The Age of Reason, also known the Enlightenment, followed the Renaissance. It was a time when human ability to reason was glorified. Founding fathers of the Age of Reason were Francis Bacon and Rene Descartes, though they were of the Renaissance period, they inspired others who came into the Age of Reason. Scholars writers and scientists used the clear light of reason or rational thought to rid the world of superstition. These scholars believed the uncritical ways of thinking were of no use to discover, therefore, they used experimentation to change the minds into reasoning. The scientific method was then developed, and forever changed the way the study of chemistry, electricity, and biology was executed. These new developments led to discoveries in the sciences, mathematics and even into the human mind. The human reasoning that became a huge spotlight during this era contributed to Americans desire for democracy and basic human rights, furthering into the composition of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. This era was a period of that honored the ability to reason, and gave light to new discoveries and ideas that are still used in present time.
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Political Satire in Modern Times
To the right is an image of satire in the form of a political cartoon created by Dave Granlund. The cartoon displayed reveals President Obama getting ready to head to West Hartford to address gun control. One of the devices used in this political cartoon is exaggeration, it is used to add effect to the irony that is sustained by Obama going to speak about public control when he himself has security armed with guns around his airplane even on top of it to protect him. Socratic irony is also used by exposing the President’s error in trying to take away the citizens rights of the 2nd Amendment(the right to bear arms) when he himself has arms to protect him, The use of wit/humor creates a clever use for the great exaggeration of the amount of arms the President has for his protection and displaying his faults in his use of guns when he is addressing the control of guns. The theme depicted is the President’s hypocrisy in pointing fingers at the public addressing gun control and how guns are terrible when in reality he is using guns to protect himself. The political cartoon supports the 2nd Amendment of American citizens to keep and bear their arms and the disagreement with the President. The writer created this political cartoon to cure the social emphasis in Americas value of freedom.
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The Philosophies of the Stoics and Epicureans: EthicsThe presentation to the left depicts the philosophies of the Stoics and the Epicureans and their similarities and differences on ethics. The Epicureans believed in the removal of pain and anxiety to achieve virtues of happiness and pleasure. The Stoics, on the other hand, believed that self-control would help to obtain duty and social responsibility. However, they both could agree that the way one acts affects lifestyle and the necessity of taking care of oneself.
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Enjoy an Extermination Vacation at Marshall Island!
Attacking Abortion with Satire
By Natalie, Samantha, and Vanessa
The idea we are displaying in this travel brochure is that abortion is not something to be proud of. Women should take responsibility for their actions in order to become stronger individuals.
The overall tone of our brochure is nonchalance; suggesting that abortions are ok. The opposite is true for Zeno of Citium’s critical review of the island. His tone is disbelief at what Epicurus is suggesting because he believes one should face their problems head on rather than have them “exterminated”. The nonchalance of abortion in our project is exaggerated as Epicurus suggests abortions are a way of bringing happiness into one’s life. He persuades his audience that the island is harmless and the procedures will be enjoyable. The procedure of an abortion will definitely be a surprise to the ladies who will go on Marshall Island because they are expecting a vacation as well as a comfortable and enjoyable procedure; however, the audience knows that regret and depression usually sets in after an abortion takes place. This is a use of dramatic irony. We also use situational irony by having attractions for children. Children’s aquariums and parks are the last thing on the audience’s mind because the island is meant to abort children, not entertain them. Typically, we created a travel brochure that persuades women to take a vacation to have an abortion; however, through Zeno of Citium’s review of the island, the audience is able to realize that abortions should not be encouraged. We are trying to get the message across that abortions are very wrong, and people should take responsibility for their actions. It is not an unborn child’s fault that they are coming into this world. |