Philosophers
Plagiarism
Various Readings
Filterworld
100

This philosopher was accused of corrupting the youth and sentenced to death.

Who is Socrates? 

100

Copying someone's ideas or work word-for-word without giving credit to the original author. 

What is direct plagiarism?

100

Toni Morrison wrote this to critique the women's lib movement for not being inclusive. 

What is "What the Black Woman Thinks About Women's Lib."

100

Kyle Chayka coined this term to describe the homogenization of culture.

What is flatness?

200

This philosopher believes there are multiple types of friendship: Friendship of Utility, Friendship of Pleasure, and Perfect Friendship.

Who is Aristotle?

200

Assuming that certain ideas are well known, so it doesn't require a citation. 

What is common knowledge plagiarism?

200

Plato copied this dialogue between Socrates and Meletus. 

What is "The Apology?"

200

An anecdote that Filterworld uses to segue into modern algorithmic recommendations. 

What is the Mechanical Turk?

300

This philosopher coined the term "othering," which occurs when you assume your way of life is the norm, and anyone outside it is the "other."

Who is Simone De Beauvoir?

300

Paraphrasing something correctly but forgetting or failing to add an in-text citation.

What is accidental plagiarism?

300

Adrienne Rich wrote this convocation address at Douglass College, encouraging women to hold themselves accountable in higher education. 

What is "Claiming an Education?"

300

Chayka believes these specific places are the same across the globe.

What are coffee shops?

400

This philosopher taught Aristotle and believed in writing down ideas.

Who is Plato?

400

Reusing one's own work for another assignment or class. 

What is self-plagiarism?

400

Max Page wrote this to encourage activism within the preservation movement. 

What is "Why Preservation Matters?"

400

Chayka would use this noun to describe someone responsible for approving, selecting, and arranging. 

What is a curator?

500

This philosopher is responsible for the Social Contract Theory and believed that government is necessary for harmonious living. 

Who is Thomas Hobbes?

500

A standing quotation that offers no introduction, explanation, or analysis.

What is drop quote plagiarism? (Also called floating or hanging quote)

500

Ursula Le Guin wrote this collection of poems to encourage empathy for the non-human world. 

What is "Deep in Admiration?"

500

Chayka believes the value of this has been diminished by algorithmic recommendation overload.

What is content?

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