Enjoy the long weekend...again

 English 10

Complete the Snippet handout (on characterization) and look over the handout for the Podcast project.

English 11

Complete the questions for Act III, scene iii.

Philosophy 12

Complete the questions for the reading on David Hume.

LAST DAY TO SUBMIT TO POETRY: TOMORROW.

 English 10

Quiz tomorrow on Act 3. It's a quotes quiz so please know your Shakespeare. Also, ensure that you complete the handouts for tomorrow's homework check.

English 11

Please complete the backside of the handout on Unity in Paragraphs. Hopefully you were able to get a copy from Megane today. If not, please ensure you get sent a digital copy from a trusted ally to help you get your work done. 

Philosophy 12

No HW

Monday, Short Week, Conferences.

 English 11

Read Act 2 scene 2 and answers the two questions in the handout.

English 10

Answer the first 5 questions for scene 2.

Philosophy 12

Read Leibniz and Rationalism.

Answer if you weren't in class, ensure you answer the following questions from the weekend reading.

1. What are two main points Descartes concludes by the end of Meditation II?
2. "Cogito, ergo, sum"  I think, therefore, I am is not exactly what Descartes said. What did he really say?
2b. Me saying Flora exists doesn't necessarily prove it's true. Why not?
3. How do you explain what  solipsism is?
4. What are Descartes two rules for being able to say something with absolute certainty?
5. Does Descartes think that reason or the senses give us knowledge we can be certain of. Provide an explanation by discussing the ball of wax idea.
6. Both rationalists and empiricists responded to Descartes demand for certainty. List the points that each side makes to Descartes.