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This document is a presentation on general education. It discusses the meaning, different aspects, and current issues within general education. The document also contains questions related to the topic.
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GENERAL EDUCATION WHAT IS GENERAL EDUCATION? To know everything? 個人成長與 人際關係 能源科技與 今日香港 環境 現代中國 公共衛生...
GENERAL EDUCATION WHAT IS GENERAL EDUCATION? To know everything? 個人成長與 人際關係 能源科技與 今日香港 環境 現代中國 公共衛生 全球化 WHAT IS GENERAL EDUCATION? “Studium generale” Gathering ALL people to learn WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE REAL WORLD? WE HAVE A MODEL ANSWER FOR EVERYTHING? Then, what are the model answers of these questions? Is homosexual a sin? Do animals have the rights to live? Is it moral to kill the animals we categorize as domesticated animals like pigs, cows and chickens? Is abortion always morally wrong? Do we have the responsibility to maintain the poor ones certain quality of life? What is equality? IS THERE ALWAYS AN “EASY AND SIMPLE” TRUTH? Of course “homosexual” is a sin!! It is because God said that it is a sin!! Have you ever saw the tears of them because they are being discriminated. They are also people with emotions like us. IS THERE ALWAYS AN “EASY AND SIMPLE” TRUTH? Of course it is moral to kill pigs, cows and other domestic animals. This is what we own them for!! But, why you would probably be condemning those who breed and keep dogs for eating. IS THERE ALWAYS AN “EASY AND SIMPLE” TRUTH? Of course abortion is wrong because it is killing people!! But, would you show more sympathy towards the victims shown in the above if they want abortion? KNOWLEDGE AS A WHOLE Ethics Politics Psychology Sociology Economics LET’S TRY TO… … Understand how the speakers discuss the issue, e.g. what kind of knowledge they used. What is your stance towards this issue and tell me your reasons. KNOWLEDGE LEADS TO FREEDOM Liberal Studies KNOWLEDGE LEADS TO FREEDOM KNOWLEDGE LEADS TO FREEDOM Trumbull, J. H. The true-blue laws of Connecticut and New Haven. Hartford: American Publishing Co., 1876. KNOWLEDGE LEADS TO FREEDOM KNOWLEDGE LEADS TO FREEDOM Who plan to buy a flat in the future? Why? KNOWLEDGE LEADS TO FREEDOM Who plan to buy a flat in the future? Why? KNOWLEDGE LEADS TO FREEDOM Who plan to buy a flat in the future? Why? KNOWLEDGE LEADS TO FREEDOM Who plan to get married in the future? Why? KNOWLEDGE LEADS TO FREEDOM Who plan to get married in the future? Why? KNOWLEDGE LEADS TO FREEDOM RESPONSIBILITY OF SCHOLAR To have a critical mind To defend and clarity the truth To fight for the impossible 士人精神︰ 曾子曰:「士不可以不弘毅,任重而道遠。仁以為己任, 不亦重乎?死而後已,不亦遠乎?」 孟子曰:「無恒產而有恒心者,惟士為能。若民,則無恒 產,因無恒心。苟無恒心,放辟邪侈,無不為已。」