A common reason or source for why we suffer
What is the self and/or self-centered thinking?
A Zulu word meaning “humanity towards others”, or a philosophy stressing the importance of community
What is ubuntu?
"We are meant to live in joy, this does not mean that life will be easy or painless… …this is the storm we must pass through."
Who is Desmond Tutu?
Another term for describing the third move of an academic argument.
What is thesis?
The due date for the midterm argument paper.
What is October 8?
An ancient word literally meaning “bumpy ride”, used to describe suffering or dissatisfaction with life
What is dukkha?
The first of 8 pillars of joy.
What is perspective?
"You are made for perfection, but you are not yet
perfect. you are a masterpiece in the making"
Who is Archbishop Desmond Tutu?
The following best describes which move of an academic argument: The standard way of thinking about topic X has it that _______.
What is stasis?
The assignment due at the end of Module 1.
What is the Honors Library Tutorial?
The archbishop believes this is the alternative to envy.
What is gratitude?
This term is a "reminder of the depth of our love."
What is grief?
"The Purpose of our lives is to be happy"
Who is Dalai Lama?
The number of peer-reviewed sources and the length of the paper required for the midterm paper.
What are 2 sources and 5-7 pages?
In the musical example of an argument shown in class, Mozart signifies this move of an academic argument.
What is stasis?
The core of all the world’s religions.
What is love?
A term to describe "learning to avoid the destructive emotions and develop the positive ones"
What is mental immunity?
"If we think we are something special or not special
enough, then fear, nervousness, stress, and anxiety
arise. We are the same"
Who is Dalai Lama?
The following best describes which move of an academic argument: X is right that _______, but she seems to be on more dubious ground when she claims that _______.
What is destabilization?
Which move of an academic argument: "X’s claim that _______ rests upon the questionable assumption that _______."
What is destabilization?
According to the Dalai Lama, happiness does not come from material things, but comes from this source.
What is within and/or self?
The opposite of resignation and defeat.
What is acceptance?
"Acceptance means not fighting reality. Gratitude means embracing reality"
Who is Douglas Abrams?
In this paper, I argue that _____, because/by _____.
While critics argue _____, I argue _____, because _____.
By looking at _____, I argue that _____, which is important because _____.
The text, _____, defines _____ as _____, in order to argue _____.
According to the TED Talk shown in class, what is the key ingredient that makes a good life?
What are good relationships keep us happier and healthier?