Instructions
How Much Should We Do for Our Fellow Man?
We are ruminating over, at least, three topics here:
1) How much does personal developmental history effect moral behavior?;
2) How much should we do for our fellow man ?
3) When we support weakness and the unfortunate, do we then make people weak
(Give a man a fish, he eats for a day; teach a man to fish, he eats for life.)?
First, read “Shame”, by Dick Gregory. (DO NOT answer the questions for “Shame” – they precede your essay to help with your focus.)
Then, write a researched-supported paper (at least two sources), MLA-styled, 1,000-2,500 word essay, using at least two quotes from sources for support on the one of these inquiries (beware reliance on personal anecdotes) —
INQUIRY: WRITE ON ONE OF THESE TOPICS,
being clear on which you are doing in your abstract:
1) How much does personal developmental history effect one’s moral behavior, and can individuals overcome bad upbringing?
2) How much should we do for our fellow man? Consider local charity and government welfare.
3) When we support weakness and the unfortunate, do we then make people weak? How do people become strong and resilient?
