How Transcendental Are You You are about to

“How Transcendental Are You? ” You are about to be asked five questions with a “yes” or “no” answer. Move to the corner of the room that most closely represents your answer for each question.

Question 1 Do you ever take a walk with no destination in mind?

Question 2 Do you express your opinions even when they are not popular?

Question 3 Would you accept very low pay for a job that you loved?

Question 4 Do you think there are too many gadgets and gizmos in modern life and that we should all aim to simplify?

Question 5 Would you go to jail rather than conform to a law that goes against your conscience?

Write down the question you connect to the most: 1. Do you ever take a walk with no destination in mind? 2. Do you express your opinions even when they are not popular? 3. Would you accept very low pay for a job that you loved? 4. Do you think there are too many gadgets and gizmos in modern life and that we should all aim to simplify? 5. Would you go to jail rather than conform to a law that goes against your conscience?

Reflection In a thorough, well thought out paragraph, reflect on the following: • How do you emotionally/mentally connect to the ideas/philosophy of the question? • Who and/or what has shaped/influenced how you think/feel in relation to the question? • How is this question a representation for your morals/ethics?

Notes Using your textbook, read and take notes on pages 297 -99, 303. What you do not finish is homework, due Tuesday 12/01.