Monday, September 29, 2008

Words and Worlds: Plato and 'Pac- Day 2.

Writing Prompt: (1L)
Why do you believe the richest country in the world has so many poor and homeless people?


Philosophy- Handout #2. (1R)


Immortal Technique's Poverty of Philosophy (1R)

Answer following AT LEAST one paragraph EACH!!!
1. Freedom is an important to life. What are reasons people are too busy to think about Freedom?

2. What is the reason Latin American people leave their homelands according to Tech?


3. What does Tech mean by “put fake eyes in”? Why do you feel people are trying to be what they’re not? What does it mean to be proud of who you are?



4. What were countries that the U.S. had “puppet democracies” in? What was its effect on these countries and people?


5. Why was Monetzuma (leader of the Aztecs) killed?



6. Define “plurotacracy”. Why does Tech say the Third World is poor?


7. What happens when you try to change the system? Do you agree with this? Why or why not?


8. Who is the real enemy, according to Tech? Do you agree with this? Why or Why Not?

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