Sometimes the best way to test one’s own beliefs is via directedself-reflection. Let’s step back and consider whether people aregood or bad. Look at some of the news stories you have alreadycollected for previous modules. Focus on those that make anassumption as to whether people are good or bad. If you choose, youmay research for new articles. Please select two to complete thefollowing exercise:
Examine the arguments or assumptions that each article makesabout the “good†or “bad†of the human action. Write one paragraph(minimum of 500 words) either defending or attacking the assumptionmade in the article on whether people are good or bad in thisinstance. Try to isolate key points in your paragraph that wouldpoint in one direction or the other. Close this writing exercise byidentifying your own personal beliefs and defending it in thissituation.
