Tuesday, October 27th 10th Literature Standard 2 & 3 Turn in formal summary Journal #10: List three people you admire. What do you like about them? How have they inspired you? Grammar Vocabulary Practice Previewing activity for Anthem Notes Design your own society

Individualism vs. Collectivism Regards every man as an individual, free being who possesses an inalienable right to his own life, a right derived from his nature as a rational being A civilized society can be achieved only by recognizing individual rights

Collectivism Individual is owned by the group No right to personal existence No right to pursue personal gain or personal growth Man must act and think collectively for the sake of what is called “the common good”

Tyranny Absolute authority, especially when exercised unjustly or cruelly

Altruism vs. Egoism Altruism Man has no right to exist for his own sake service to others is the only justification of his existence Self sacrifice is the highest moral duty self is a standard of evil, selfless is the standard of good

Egoism Each man’s primary moral obligation is to achieve his own welfare, well-being, or self interest He should be “selfish” in the sense of being the beneficiary of his own actions Concern with one’s own needs

Conformity The act of bringing oneself into harmony or agreement with others Adhering to conventional behavior

Utopia A perfect state or place An idealistic scheme for social and political reform. Anthem is a dystopia: shows world as it should NOT be

Design Your Own Society With your group, come up with what you believe to be the best form of government, degree of technology, social relationships, quality of life, and education. Examples of questions you might want to ask yourselves: Government: Who would rule and how would they rule? Degree of Technology: Would technology be limitless or would there be restrictions? Social Relationships: Are there any rules about social relationships? Can anyone and everyone be friends or married? Quality of life: Would you have five day work weeks? Education: What kind of education institutions would be available? Who would be able to attend? Would it be mandatory? To what age would one attend? Would it cost money? *Be prepared to share your society with the rest of the class and defend your choices.