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**Homework**
Please write an introductory paragraph for a “critical lens” style essay on the famous maxim of Socrates,
“The unexamined life is not worth living.” Provide your interpretation of the quote, agree or disagree,
and provide the titles and authors of two pieces of literature that support your interpretation.
**Homework**
A lecture by the eminent philosopher of the twentieth century, Leo Strauss, on the Apology and Crito dialogues.
**Please Watch**
***Break Assignment***
250 word Personal Statement on anyone of the following topics:
1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
2. The lessons we take from failure can be fundamental to later success. Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
3. Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again?
4. Describe a problem you’ve solved or a problem you’d like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma-anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution.
5. Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family.
Some assistance
Dear Class at Fordham,
Here are the links for this week’s readings:
The universities of ancient Greece
Take care!