We started the day off with some current events discussion: the housing market fell by 25% in July. Wow. Students were aware of the $8000 home buyers tax rebate also ending in July. Topics that came up included hyperinflation and why we shred money.
Today's topic was Leadership, specifically the principles espoused by Paradigm High: Virtue, Integrity, Ingenuity, Morality, Civility, Dignity, Optimism, Discipline, Honor, and Peace. We discussed the subjectivity and literal definitions, particularly of morality and virtue. Is one justified in imposing one's morals on another? What does it mean to sign the contract with Paradigm concerning their idea of morality?
We wrote in our commonplace books concerning our personal core principles, which form the basis behind why we make the choices we do.
We continued reading of Robinson Crusoe. The older style English and poor spelling can be difficult, but with perseverance one eventually discovers a rich story and the reason why Defoe became immortal with this book.
