MDC Mary Midgley Trying out One New Sword Primary Argument Discussion

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  1. Reading Summaries should be a minimum of 250 words and a maximum of 500 words (approximately 1-2 pages in standard formatting)
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  3. Reading Summaries require that you read a primary source selection from the end of each chapter, then write a short summary that identifies the thesis and outlines the main argument. Reading summaries are not about your opinion or perspective – they are expository essays that explain the content of the reading. All reading summaries must include substantive content based on the students reading of the material.
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After reading all of Chapter 2, please select ONE of the following primary source readings:

  • “Anthropology and the Abnormal” by Ruth Benedict (starting on page 33)
    -or-
  • “Trying Out One’s New Sword” by Mary Midgley (starting on page 35)

Write a short, objective summary of 250-500 words which summarizes the main ideas being put forward by the author in this selection.

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The primary argument in Mary Midgley’s “Trying Out One’s New Sword” is that moral
isolationism is impractical, unreasonable and does not portray a respectful attitude toward a
culture or its people. Midgley is against the notion that moral judgment is only valid to its
country of origin, and hence people should desist from judging or critiquing ...


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