Ethics: Anger as a Virtue

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Learning Goal: I’m working on a philosophy question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

BACKGROUND

Our previous readings and films have been building on one another, so that we are able to open new dimensions to what it means to be virtuous in the 21st Century. This week we go a step further to connect the virtue of anger with the aim of becoming a person willing to struggle against their own oppression.

Critical thinkers: Are aware that their thinking is flawed and prone to errors. They recognize that their perceptions may not be accurate and that their memories are imperfect. And they understand th

MATERIALS

Begin by listening to my guided reading of our materials using eli clare’s » Stolen Bodies, Reclaimed Bodies | Eli Clare and Andrew Pulrang, Response to Crip Camp. I also have notes about critical thinking. Here are my full notes: Thinking Critically_ Crip Camp with notes (1)(attached below). I uploaded this lecture to a link , so it is easier for you to speed up, slow down, or watch on different devices.

Next, review Aristotle’s political philosophy and beliefs about the necessity of a ruling (and ruled) order. Links: Presuppositions of Aristotle’s Politics (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy) & Guided reading of Aristotle’s Politics. (linked below)

BONUS/OPTIONAL: I didn’t get the idea for this unit from other scholars, but I am tracking down some references for the class. There was an entire graduate course offered on this topic a couple of years ago. Check it out: Aristotle and the Philosophical Roots of ‘Ableism’ Graduate Syllabus.
Also: https://leavingevidence.wordpress.com/

PROMPT (choose either option, not both)

Option A: Pretend you were explaining one of the central ideas [these are in bold] from Pulrang’s list to a friend. Using your own examples, try to imagine the sorts of habits or character traits that would help someone fight against injustice, humiliation, and dehumanization? Why is it often difficult to develop these virtues? How can working with others aid in the development of these virtues? Use concrete examples from Crip Camp to illustrate your point.

Option B: What would the protagonists of Crip Camp or Pulrang think about Aristotle’s political philosophy as summarized above, which views perfection as the aim of human excellence and believes that there is only one model/essence/blueprint to the flourishing of humanity? Point out any limits or overlooked elements central to Aristotle’s vision of a natural order to human existence. Use your critical thinking skills. 😉

Please follow the prompt and read rest of the instructions and readings provided to complete this assignment.

Please write the answer in very SIMPLE language.

I want the answer to be half to 1 page long.

No need to do the bonus part:)
Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!
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