University of North Texas What We Have to Lose Article Reflection Paper

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5) Apply the insights of at least two of the readings we have studied in this course (in chapters 1-9) to your analysis. Make sure to give a substantive explanation of how the philosophers' insights are relevant to the topic you are discussing.

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INSERT SURNAME 1 Name Institution Affiliation Date What We Have to Lose Introduction I will be discussing the article, What We Have to Lose. The author of the article discusses the challenges facing civilization and the effects of barbarism on society. He explains how civilization has over the years been ignored and how this has led to a destructive and unstable society. The author's main goal is to emphasize on the need to defend civilization. The author throughout his work constantly literates what humankind has to lose if civilization is not accepted and appreciated. Further, he states the need for civilization in people's culture, political systems and every aspect of human life. Moreover, he gives examples of instances when barbarism proved to be destructive and of no benefit to society. Evidence to support his argument Barbaric behaviors challenging civilization The author has achieved his goal in his article by supporting his work in different ways. One way in which he has used is by explaining the different barbaric behaviors that are challenging civilization. One of the barbaric ways is war and destruction. War and destruction is a major topic of discussion in explaining the barbaric ways in society today. For instance, the author talks about the civil wars in Liberia in Africa. Also, he discusses the destruction of the towers of the world trade Centre in New York, the war in German Nazi and in the different countries he traveled. INSERT SURNAME 2 Another barbaric behavior discussed is the cruelty and evil behaviors by people for their selfish motives. The author is shocked at the level of barbarism by mothers to their children. He gives an example of an incident of a mother who chooses her lover over her son (Arandia,139). The boy was beaten by his mother's lover and lost consciousness. The mother asked the boy not to report this to the police with the aim of protecting her lover from serving jail time for assault. the act is cruel and unkind and it shows just how much barbarism is affecting how people treat others and behave in their personal lives. Similarly, the author discusses the barbaric unpleasant behaviors he experienced. For instance, the author talks about his experience in a soccer pitch. He discusses the animosity between the supporters of the two teams and the unpleasant use of language by the supporters. The author recalls the armed police officers who stood in the middle to avoid any contact between the supporters. Further, he discusses the unpleasant language a man was using in the presence of his young son. This is an indication of how badly people can behave and affect the behaviors of generations if civilization is not defended. Finally, the author points out the ignorance among the people. He explains how society is unable to relate the massacres, war, destruction and cruel behaviors to uncivilization. For instance, he gives an example of the journalists who did not see the seriousness of the damage of the civil war in Liberia (Arandia,138). The author expresses disappointment in such ignorance and in those who believed they were safe from the predicament of uncivilization. Effects of uncivilization The author also supports his work by highlighting the consequences of uncivilization. One of the major effects discussed is the deaths of people and destruction. The author discusses massive INSERT SURNAME 3 deaths in different parts of the world experiencing war. Many soldiers died in their line of duty and many helpless civilians who lost their lives in the civil wars. The war also led to the destruction of property and infrastructure. The author describes the extent of destruction in Liberia where schools, hospitals, shops, and banks had been destroyed and looted (Arandia,137). Destruction of infrastructure leaves the countries economically unstable causing other social problems such as poverty. Another effect discussed is the lack of peace and instability. The author discusses the ignorance of the barbaric people and their unending desire to harm and destroy. This has caused an unstable world with peace disrupted in most parts of the world. The author talks of instability and conflicts in the different parts of the world and relates it to barbarism. Displacement of people is another major consequence of war and destruction. The war leaves many people without homes and is left to live as refugees. For instance, the mother of the author was a refugee from Germany who fled during the Nazi war(Arandia,136). Some survivors of war are separated from their families and leave with the psychological distress of not being able to see them again. the author talks of the emotional instance when his mother showed them the pictures of their extended family. Personal opinion I agree with the author on the need to embrace and defend civilization in society. This is because the achievement of civilization is much needed in making the world more peaceful and culturally advanced. Civilization is critical in the advancement of human cultures which includes their way of life and language use and political advancements. I believe that it is important to appreciate other human beings by respecting humanity and treating every human with dignity. INSERT SURNAME 4 Civilization is critical in ensuring there is respect for human life and property. Therefore, there will be no more wars which will result in fewer deaths and destruction of property. Further, I agree with the author that civilized people should make more efforts to defend civilization. Through defending civilization, the world will learn the importance of civilization and the need to pass this culture refinement to our generations. This will help in creating a world that appreciates human efforts in cultural, scientific and religious civilization. Ignorance and doing nothing to end the predicament will result in an even more destructive society. It is eminent that the effects of uncivilization can affect any of us and hence it is a personal responsibility to make a change. Conclusion Civilization is a critical discussion that should be a part of our everyday conversations. This is because the effects of uncivilization are vital and can affect any of us in different ways. Civilization should be defended to make the world a more peaceful place for ourselves and future generations. INSERT SURNAME 5 Work Cited Arandia, Mark. Philosophy and the Good Life A Text for Beginners. Kendall Hunt Pub Co, 2016 Reflection Paper Topics with Grading Rubric You will write a 1000-1500 word response to your chosen paper topic from the list below. See Course Outline for the due date. This assignment is worth 300 points, or 30% of your grade. DO NOT USE ANY SOURCES OTHER THAN THE DALRYMPLE ARTICLE AND YOUR TEXTBOOK. YOU WILL ATTACH A FILE IN THE BOX AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE. Learning Objectives: Students will demonstrate their ability to construct arguments about issues of both personal and universal significance. Their writing should demonstrate that they can construct cogent, concise, and logically coherent arguments. Assessment: Students should demonstrate that they can distinguish the relevant points that form a logically coherent argument. They should also be able to construct criticisms which effectively undermine, through the use of appropriate counterexamples, some premise of that argument. Your assignment is to read any ONE of the following four articles located in the final chapter of the required textbook: The Frivolity of Evil How and How Not to Love Mankind What We Have to Lose Roads to Serfdom Then, FOR THE ARTICLE YOU CHOOSE TO WRITE ON, you will type a 1000-1500 word response in which you address EACH of the following points IN YOUR OWN WORDS: 1) What is the author's main argument? 2) How does he support his main argument (evidence, ancillary arguments, etc.)? 3) Do you agree or disagree with him? 4) Why or why not? 5) Apply the insights of at least two of the readings we have studied in this course (in chapters 1-9) to your analysis. Make sure to give a substantive explanation of how the philosophers' insights are relevant to the topic you are discussing. A WORD OF WARNING: These articles are rather long and complex. The author likes to make extensive use of his rather copious vocabulary, so I strongly urge you to have dictionary.com handy as you work your way through your chosen article. The purpose of this essay assignment is for you to demonstrate your ability to discuss, analyze, and evaluate complex philosophic arguments. I am confident that the reading assignments, tests, and discussion boards will have prepared you for this final, and no doubt challenging, essay assignment. Note: I only allow one attempt on this assignment. Students who do not fully address all of the components of the assignment as stated in the instructions as well as the grading rubric below will have to be content with the grade they earned. Please use MLA format. Your paper will be graded according to the following rubric: Grading Rubric: The following standards are numbered in order of importance for grading. 1.Essay demonstrates an understanding of the material: The student has correctly grasped a philosophical problem or question, has explained it accurately, and on the basis of a substantially correct interpretation of any texts involved. Key terms are used correctly. The essay shows evidence of the student's independent thought, and is written in his or her distinctive voice. Short (one sentence) quotations are used (comprising no more than 10% of the body of the paper), when appropriate, to support the writer's analysis, and an explanation is offered for each quotation. The use of block quotations will result in a severe point deduction. 95 points 2.Essay has clear and coherent argument: There is a clearly stated thesis, and support for this thesis in the body of the paper. Each paragraph contributes to this argument, and follows logically from the paragraph before it. The argument presented is persuasive. The insights of two other philosophers are incorporated into the analysis. 95 points 3.Essay fulfills assigned task: The essay addresses the entire assigned question or topic, elaborating on important ideas in satisfactory depth, but without bringing in anything extraneous or irrelevant. The introduction of the essay focuses and provides clarity for the paper. Important terms are clearly and accurately defined. Each paragraph conveys a coherent, organized thought. Short (one sentence) quotations are occasionally used, when appropriate, to support the writer's analysis, and an explanation is offered for each quotation. No more than 10% of paper is made up of direct quotes. No block quotations. 40 points 4.Essay obeys standards for good persuasive writing: the writer shows that he or she is comfortable using philosophical language, and the prose is clear, not awkward. The structure of the sentences reflects the relationships between/among the ideas discussed. 40 points 5.Essay is technically correct: The essay has been carefully and thoughtfully proofread. The argument is written in complete sentences, with punctuation that does not mislead the reader. There are no mistakes in spelling, grammar, word choice, and punctuation. 30 points
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INSERT SURNAME 1
Name
Institution Affiliation
Date
What We Have to Lose
Introduction
I will be discussing the article, What We Have to Lose. The author of the article discusses
the challenges facing civilization and the effects of barbarism on society. He explains how
civilization has over the years been ignored and how this has led to a destructive and unstable
society. The author's main goal is to emphasize on the need to defend civilization. The author
throughout his work constantly literates what humankind has to lose if civilization is not accepted
and appreciated. Further, he states the need for civilization in people's culture, political systems
and every aspect of human life. Moreover, he gives examples of instances when barbarism proved
to be destructive and of no benefit to society.
Evidence to support his argument
Barbaric behaviors challenging civilization
The author has achieved his goal in his article by supporting his work in different ways.
One way in which he has used is by explaining the different barbaric behaviors that are challenging
civilization. One of the barbaric ways is war and destruction. War and destruction is a major topic
of discussion in explaining the barbaric ways in society today. For instance, the author talks about
the civil wars in Liberia in Africa. Also, he discusses the destruction of the towers of the world
trade Centre in New York, the war in German Nazi and in the different countries he traveled.

INSERT SURNAME 2
Another barbaric behavior discussed ...


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