Spring 08
HW Assignment #1
(20 pts)
Directions: Read the NY Times article linked to below, "From Ants to People." Briefly summarize Dr. Couzin's main finding. How does his observation challenge or contribute to our common understanding of "man," and the idea of freewill? About a page, or a page and a half, if necessary. Typed. Single-spaced to save paper - use the back side of the page!
HW Assignment #2
(20 pts)
Directions: In your own words, explain the notion of speciesism, as put forth by Peter Singer in your readings. 1 page. Typed. Single-spaced to save paper - use the back side of the page!
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"2-in-1" HW: The following HW
assignment satisfies both homework assignments
(40 pts)
Directions: Using the link below, read the National Geographic article, and explain, in your own words, how the findings contained therein may or may not be relevant to the Peter Singer article, and secondly, how these findings may serve to reshape our conception of morality. 2 pages. Typed. Single-spaced - use the backside of the page to save paper!
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2008/03/animal-minds/virginia-morell-text/1