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Video Lecture: GV Lust

Here is the video lecture: https://youtu.be/xfaqBjzYbfk Here is the music video I mentioned in the lecture: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqyLRpGgxRs Here is the extra credit: Lust Activities Choose one of the following activities, do it, and write a 300-400-word reflection paper on It making sure that your reflection includes discussion of the vice   (if you do an activity that shows up again, you must choose a different activity) 1.     For 72 hours, keep track of every advertisement (in any medium) that uses any form of sex appeal.  Note whether any of the ads catch your attention and why.  Note whether the pleasures associated with lust are part of your reaction to any ads.  2.     For 72 hours, keep track of every time you notice someone sexually.   In other words, document each time you take note of someone in a sexual way (they look attractive, you notice particular parts of their body, etc).   ...
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Paper Guidelines and Topics

Dear Students, The paper guidelines and topics are below.  You MUST follow the guidelines closely as you write your paper.  If you write on a topic not listed below you MUST get it approved by me first. Paper Guidelines : Intro to philosophy 1.   No title page or title needed. 2. DO NOT type more than 1000 words, double spaced, 12 pt. 3. No standard introductory paragraph needed.   DO NOT include fluff like the following: “Humans have pondered morality for ages…” “Aquinas, a famous philosopher from a long time ago…” Remember, you have a small amount of space to get a lot done—don’t waste any space.   Do not be repetitive.   4. Be Clear!   Reread your paper out loud. Rewrite your paper.   Have a friend (preferably an English major) read the paper.   5. You should write an outline (this is not mandatory but your paper will benefit from it). 6. Here’s is the structure I am looking for: First Paragraph (This is a ve...
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Video Lecture and EC: Gluttony

Here is the link to the video lecture: https://youtu.be/WLR3YK99fNI Here is the extra credit assignment: Gluttony Activities Choose one of the following activities, do it, and write a 300-400-word reflection paper on It making sure that your reflection includes discussion of the vice   (if you do an activity that shows up again, you must choose a different activity) 1.     For 72 hours, limit yourself to three regular sized meals with no snacks and only water to drink, and at least two of the three meals a day are meatless. Reflect on how often and in what way your thoughts dwell on food and drink.  Note any time you find such thoughts are distracting you from attending to people around you or immediate obligations, and whether you attempt to find a substitute thing/activity for the thing from which you are fasting (e.g., you are fasting from snacks, so you find yourself drinking water even more because it sort of fills that snack void).  T...
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