While you have already learned about Valuable Intellectual Traits and the "Scout Mindset," there is more to learn about the nature of truth and the relationship between Perspectivism (the theory) and truth/truths/Truth before the next unit. Tackle the following three tasks to strengthen your understanding of these important concepts. All three of them will be on the quiz that follows.

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TASK ONE:

Watch this short video (3:05): What is Perspectivism? and take notes. After watching it, be prepared to define and explain Perspectivism in your own words; identify its origination, and then consider how it might apply to your worldview. I apologize in advance for the annoying voice. What is PERSPECTIVISM? What does PERSPECTIVISM mean? PERSPECTIVISM meaning, definition & explanatio

TWO:

Read and take notes on both of the short essays posted below. Next, summarize them and then determine how R.N. Carmona's text clarifies (makes clearer), extends (adds to), or complicates (makes more confusing or complex) Michael Lacewing's text.

- (used with permission of Michael Lacewing)Michael Lacewing's "Nietzsche's Perspectivism": Nietzsche Perspectivism.pdf
- (used with permission of R.N. Carmona)R.N. Carmona: "Clarifying Nietzsche's Perspectivism": Clarifying Nietzsche.docx

THREE:

Watch and take notes on the "Jose Chung's from Outer Space" episode of X-Files posted below (45 min.). Be prepared to briefly summarize the episode (1-3 sentences) and compare three specific perspectives and/or opinions about truth (from three characters), as well as whether they represent a "Soldier" or "Scout" mindset. Be sure to think deeply about your own view on Perspectivism and its effect on your concept of truth and/or your worldview.

You may watch the episode free if you have Amazon Prime or purchase it for $1.99 on Amazon. Many students are more Internet savvy than me and find it other places for free (I cannot post them here ;)... Below, I have also included the transcript for the episode.

Transcript for episode