Joy part 1
Joy part 2
Quotes
Arguments
Class
100

A common reason or source for why we suffer

What is the self and/or self-centered thinking?

100

A Zulu word meaning “humanity towards others”, or a philosophy stressing the importance of community

What is ubuntu?

100

"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?

100

Another term for describing the third move of an academic argument. 

What is thesis?

100

The due date for the midterm argument paper.

What is October 8?

200

An ancient word literally meaning “bumpy ride”, used to describe suffering or dissatisfaction with life

What is dukkha?

200

The first of 8 pillars of joy.

What is perspective?

200

"You are made for perfection, but you are not yet
perfect. you are a masterpiece in the making"

Who is Archbishop Desmond Tutu?

200

The following best describes which move of an academic argument: The standard way of thinking about topic X has it that _______.

What is stasis?

200

The assignment due at the end of Module 1. 

What is the Honors Library Tutorial?

300

The archbishop believes this is the alternative to envy.

What is gratitude?

300

This term is a "reminder of the depth of our love."

What is grief?

300

"The Purpose of our lives is to be happy"

Who is Dalai Lama?

300

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?

300

In the musical example of an argument shown in class, Mozart signifies this move of an academic argument.

What is stasis?

400

The core of all the world’s religions.

What is love?

400

A term to describe "learning to avoid the destructive emotions and develop the positive ones"

What is mental immunity?

400

"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?

400

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?

400

Which move of an academic argument: "X’s claim that _______ rests upon the questionable assumption that _______."

What is destabilization?

500

According to the Dalai Lama, happiness does not come from material things, but comes from this source.

What is within and/or self?

500

The opposite of resignation and defeat.

What is acceptance?

500

"Acceptance means not fighting reality. Gratitude means embracing reality"

Who is Douglas Abrams?

500
Write down one of the thesis templates. 

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 _____.

500

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?