Topic 1: Our Inner Ape

Empathy's purity, sympathy's complexities; De Waal, Darwin and Adam Smith

This article is on Frans de Waals view on empathy. Frans de Waal believed that empathy is the
basis of morality which is similar to Darwins theory on the subject. I believe that this relates to
the topic because it gives the perspective of a world renown philosopher on how we are not so
different from high intelligence animals.
Works Cited
Weele, Cor. "Empathy's Purity, Sympathy's Complexities; De Waal, Darwin And Adam Smith."
Biology & Philosophy 26.4 (2011): 583-593. Academic Search Complete. Web. 20 Apr. 2016.

Topic 2: Egyptian Mythology

A SEASON IN HELL
This article is based on the Book of the Dead that is prevalent in Egyptian mythology. It involves
the books concepts on afterlife as well as other religious texts found in todays pyramids. I
believe that this is relevant to the topic because the Book of the Dead is a staple in the texts that
exist in Egyptian mythology.
Works Cited
ROBERSON, JOSHUA AARON. "A Season In Hell." Expedition 57.2 (2015): 17-23. Academic
Search Complete. Web. 20 Apr. 2016

Topic 3: New Testament and Christianity

Free Choice in the Responsum of Joseph Albo: The Case of the Katlanit.
This article is about martyrdom and the martyr Katlanit. It involves Jewish philosopher, Joseph
Albo, views on martyrs and martyrdom and the story of Katlanit. I believe relates to the topic
because martyrs were prevalent in the Christian religion along with examples of martyrdom in
the New Testament.
Works Cited
WEISS, SHIRA. "Free Choice In The Responsum Of Joseph Albo: The Case Of The Katlanit."
Jewish Quarterly Review 105.4 (2015): 440-455. Academic Search Complete. Web. 20 Apr.
2016.

Topic 4: The Buddha and Bodhisattvas

READING THE BUDDHA AS A PHILOSOPHER.

This article is about the perspective that is given when reading the story of the Buddha as a
philosopher. The article involves the statement of Paul Williams that the Buddha was almost a
doctor in giving humanity to people who had lost theirs. I believe this correlates with the topic
because even though it is Buddha seen through the eyes of a philosopher it stills gives a pretty
similar vision as what the Buddha is renown for.
Works Cited
Smith, Douglass, and Justin Whitaker. "Reading The Buddha As A Philosopher." Philosophy
East & West 66.2 (2016): 515-538.Academic Search Complete. Web. 20 Apr. 2016.

Topic 5: Women Studies and Warrior Women

How the 2016 Oscar Nominees Did on the Bechdel Test.
This article is about how the nominations of this years Oscar nominees performed when taking
the Bechdel Test. The fact that very few of the nominees passed the test proves that although
many accomplishes have been made for women there is still a long way to go if something as
simple as passing the Bechdel test is proven to be difficult. I believe this is relevant to the topic
because it is related to feminism and how there is still improvement needed to be done.
Works Cited
Feldman, Lucy. "How the 2016 Oscar Nominees Did on the Bechdel Test." Wall Street Journal Online Edition 15 Jan. 2016: 1.Academic Search Complete. Web. 20 Apr. 2016.