Instructions
The first writing response is aimed at reflecting on science and knowledge (philosophically, epistemology) in the light of this podcast episode –>(https://onbeing.org/programs/agustin-fuentes-this-species-moment/). In this episode, you also meet the author of the textbook we are using, Augustin Fuentes. Form your writing response in three main parts:
What is science based on how Fuentes defines this theme in the textbook? Use your own words to articulate the main ideas (rather than simply copying words). Make sure to set up some clear contrasts: What is not science and why? (according to Fuentes, not according to your own opinion on this).
According to Fuentes, what is wisdom and why is it important? This part comes strictly from the podcast episode.
In an overall reflection, connect these two accounts and discuss the following: What kind of a relationship exists between wisdom and science? Is wisdom something only scientists have access to? Why or why not? Is there a difference between scientifically grounded wisdom and folk wisdom more generally?
Formatting: use single-spacing with one space between each paragraph (always break your writing into proper paragraphs).
Length: Your response should be a min of 500 words (longer is always okay if you have more to say). As a whole, make sure to use your own words. You can bring in brief quotes but always identify the source clearly (for the podcast, the time point of the quote – minutes and seconds, for the chapter, the relevant page number).
Citations: Because we already know the sources of information that your response is based on, you do not need a bibliography. Simply identify any quotes clearly and mark the time point or the page number in parenthesis at the end of the sentence. There is no need to use any further sources in your response. However, if you do so, then you do need to use a bibliography at the end of your response and precisely identify where this extra information is coming from.
