Compare and contrast the basic philosophical assumptions of multiculturalism with those of logical positivism.

Points are earned for a) evidence of critical thinking that answers the question; b) each correct part of a
description, explanation, comparison, or application; c) good examples; d) correct use of key terms and
concepts (where they make sense); e) correct definitions of key terms and concepts; and f) other useful
connections to the course material.
Answer each of these questions in 125 words or less each.

1. Jimmy Buffett sang, “Wastin’ away again in Margaritaville, searchin’ for my lost shaker of salt. Some
people claim that there’s a woman to blame, but I know it’s nobody’s fault.” Based only on the song’s
information and Chapter 3, what might you reasonably infer about the worldview of:

a) Buffett’s culture
b) Buffett as a member of Margaritaville culture?
Explain your answer using as many of the core concepts in this course as you can.
(Hint: look for what changes in the course of the song.)

Hint: Ask yourself, what are Buffett’s cultural values, as represented in this song? What kind of culture is
Margaritaville? What values are represented in its worldview, as presented in the song by “some people”?

2. Compare and contrast the basic philosophical assumptions of multiculturalism with those of logical
positivism.

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