M. Kagan, PHL 201, Fall 1997, Open Format Quiz#2
This is an "open-format" quiz. It can be taken as an "open-book,"in-class or take-home, group, individual, or oral [with the following instructions].
Written exams should not exceed one page per answer.
If taken in class OR as a take home as an individual effort,answer 2 of the following.
EVERYONE MUST ANSWER
QUESTION NUMBER 5 OR NUMBER 6.
All take-homes are to be typed, double-spaced, with citationsfor sources and assistance).
The exam may be done by a group of up to 3 members: If there are 3members, answer 4 questions; if there are two members, answer 3 questions.Group take-homes are to be typed, double spaced. If you wish to take thisexam as an oral, please make an appointment as soon as possible.
The take-home versions of this exam are
DUE December 4, 1997 in RH422 before 7 p.m.
1. Review the concept of parable. What is Butler's Parable of theSower about? What is the moral of her parable?
2. What do you think the narrator of Parable of the Sower thinksis the purpose of a community? What do you think of her opinion?
3. Briefly describe non-dualist Vedanta and classical Buddhism as responsesto the conflict of finitude. Which do you find most plausible? Why?
4. According to Freud's definition, is classical Buddhism a religion?Why or why not?
5. How could you apply an insight from Simone de Beauvoir, Trebilcot,Becker or Confucius in your own life or work?
6. Briefly outline a feminist critique of Freud, Becker, Confucius,Vedanta, Butler, or Buddhism.