Discuss briefly ideas (at least 2) you find interesting from Carl Sagan’s essay “Does Truth Matter?”

What are your thoughts about TRUTH and JUSTICE? Do you think we live in a truthful and just society?
Discuss briefly ideas (at least 2) you find interesting from Carl Sagan’s essay “Does Truth Matter?”
What have you decided on as your main focus for this essay? Why?
Share
a few ideas that you have for organizing your research essay. This has
to do with the subject matter of your essay, not essay writing. For
example: “I will explain and define truth first, perhaps find several
sources from philosophers and psychology studies, and then share some
examples from history where truth prevailed.”
Name
two conceptual ideas that will likely become topic sentences in your
essay. Example: “Justice isn’t necessarily out of reach, but for many,
it appears to be.” This paragraph could have examples of several cases
that have come to light in recent years where people have been
incarcerated even though they were innocent.
Share
your thoughts on the essay “The Ways We Lie” by Stephanie Ericsson. Do
we really lie all the time, and is this OK? Accepted? Do we put too much
emphasis (morally) on telling the truth?
Discuss one other source that is listed on the prompt. How has it affected your thinking about the subject?
Discuss one outside source you will be using. Share its focus and connection to your essay.
Ask questions of each other. Share your concerns.
Each
of these prompts should be addressed fully. Do not write something like
“Truth is important and Carl Sagan’s essay is interesting.” Please be
thoughtful and detailed where appropriate. These questions will surely help you get started.

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