A Philosophical Response to Fiction Discussion

“A Philosophical Response to Fiction.” You are to
choose between T-Rx and Long Fall and then from the book you chose, find a
scene that has an anomaly. Take that anomaly and explain it. Then work it
out using three philosophical principles–probably from The Protagoras.
Once you have established that position, then apply it to a concrete case
in the world today.

What you need to do in order to fulfill this assignment is:?Create a summary sheet on the fictive piece that includes: characters, plot, themes, and evaluation (for an example see: michaelboylan.net, blog, book reviews)—this will help you start your paper; it is not a part of your paper.?Isolate a single passage in the book that you feel is pivotal to the theme of the book (this passage can be consecutive, for example pages 10-22, or it can be constructed on a common theme, for example pages 135-137 & 192-195 & 238-240. ?Briefly go through the scene highlighting character, plot, and tropes (metaphors, motifs, description, etc.)?Try to discern a particular point of view within the passage that mirrors the book?Decide whether you agree or disagree with this point of view?Set out the relevant practical and theoretical philosophical principles at stake and apply them to the problem.?Use 3 philosophical principles to help you create a positive or negative reaction to the author’s theme (in the small and the large realm). If it is positive, think of bringing up objectors and refute them. If it is negative, engage in a dialog with the author—ending up by rejecting position. The theme should be readily understandable from the scene you have chosen.?Reflect on the significance of your position. What abstract general points about the world have now been elucidated? * most important point. At least a page.Rubric. If you represent all eight points sequentially in your paper you will earn some kind of “B” grade (so long as you are also close to 5 pages, i.e., within a half-page under or a full page over). To get a high “B” or an “A-“ or “A” grade you will have to do well on the reflection