Directions: First, read the following statements below. Then decide if you agree or disagree with the statement and highlight your response. In the space provided, justify why you selected your response. You need to write at least 2 complete sentences for each statement explaining your answer and your opinion.
Agree/Disagree — People can use previous experiences in order to improve themselves.
Agree/Disagree — Human beings are all naturally selfish and wicked.
Agree/Disagree — Regardless of what the belief is, every person has the right to speak his or her mind.
Agree/Disagree — A woman’s education should prepare her for her role as a wife and a mother.
Agree/Disagree — A ruler needs total power in order to keep citizens under control.
Agree/Disagree — The power of the government comes from the consent of the governed.
Agree/Disagree — Skepticism is the first step on the road to philosophy.
Agree/Disagree — No man has any natural authority over his fellow men.
Agree/Disagree — Think for yourself and let others enjoy the privilege of doing so too.
Agree/Disagree — We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal.
Agree - People can use previous experiences in order to improve themselves. I agree with this statement because our past experiences provide us with valuable lessons and insights that we can learn from. By reflecting on our past experiences, we can identify areas for improvement and make better decisions in the future. Previous experiences also allow us to understand our strengths and weaknesses, and develop strategies to grow and develop as individuals.
Disagree - Human beings are all naturally selfish and wicked. I disagree with this statement because I believe that humans have the capacity for both selfishness and goodness. While it is true that people can act in selfish and wicked ways, it is not inherent to their nature. Human beings have the ability to show empathy, compassion, and kindness towards others. It is through education, upbringing, and personal choices that individuals can choose to act in selfless and virtuous ways.