1. 10/24 PHILOSOPHY FRIDAY

2. HELEN KELLER PHILOSOPHER? NOT A PHILOSOPHER? YOUR CALL.

3. QUOTE 1 “The Best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.” –Helen Keller What are examples that prove or disprove this idea? What are some of the implications of this quote? Do you agree or disagree?

4. HELEN KELLER Born June 27, 1880 1882- Blind, Deaf, Mute due to illness Anne Sullivan – helped her learn how to communicate 1904- College 1920- helped create ACLU

5. SOCIAL ACTIVIST Her story spread all over the world Women’s Suffrage, pacifism, birth control, welfare of blind people “Out of the Dark” – views on socialism and world affairs

6. QUOTE 2 “Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification but through fidelity to a worthy purpose.” –Helen Keller Do you agree with her definition of happiness? Do you live your life accordingly? Does society agree with her definition? SHOULD society agree with her definition?

7. QUOTE 3 “Science may have found a cure for most evils; but it has found no remedy for the worst of them all – the apathy of human beings.” –Helen Keller In your experience, are the majority of humans apathetic? Explain. Give examples. Are you apathetic?

8. QUOTE 6 “The few own the many because they possess the means of livelihood for all …The country is governed for the richest, for the corporations, the bankers, the land speculators, and for the exploiters of labor. The majority of mankind are working people….The majority of mankind is ground down by industrial oppression in order that the small remnant may live in ease.” – Helen Keller Agree? Disagree? Is this still true in society? Does it need to be fixed? How do we fix it?

9. QUOTE 4 “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience o trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” –Helen Keller Do you have good character? What are some instances in your life that have helped you build character?

10. QUOTE 5 “The most pathetic person in the world is some one who has sight but no vision.” – Helen Keller What does this quote mean? Do you fall under the “sight but no vision” category? What are your visions?