Reading Notes W#02: Beattie...ect,Part B

Reading Notes 

Beattie..

#Week 2 

James Beattie

On pg. 130 - I appreciated the way the author set up his argument he found an error with Hume's statements when he spoke about slavery. He didn't wait and just keep this knowledge to himself but was enraged and wrote an essay on truth.

Also on pg.130 - This introduction for James Beattie is beautifully outline of the just of his argument in his letter. And I am also excited because I caught an error also in Hume's comments in my last notes. Mr. Beattie says "such assertions of inferiority and superiority necessarily legitimate the practice of slavery."This part of his argument was most moving because Hume who even had not much experience with African people just made the assumptions that his was superior. Well, in the moment physically since we were slaves they were on top but not proven mentally.

Mary Wollstonecraft 

On pg.133 - It was powerful how Mary stepped out with courage with The Vindication of Men in 1791. Being a women in her time challenging mens theory's showing that women could also be enlightened. But one year after she made her presence really know in the community around her. 

Also on pg.130-133 - It shows the courage that Marry Wollstonecraft reviled by doing a twist to her letter in the previous year to make a The Vindication of Women speaking up for her sex and basically starting a strong female stance. Arguing the basses of how marriage was demeaning as prostitution and left most women in the same place as slaves. No education or even laws that make men and women equal. 

A quote from pg. 134- "..that till the manners of the times are changed, and formed more reasonable principals, it may be impossible to convince them that the illegitimate power, which they obtain, by disregarding themselves, is a curse, and that they must return to nature and equality, if they wish to secure the placid satisfaction that unsophisticated affections impart." This quote shows how Mary believes the walk that women have in society is unfair and must be changed so that both sex were equal. 

De La Cruz Poems 

On pg. 262 - I enjoyed Poem 164 the most because of the imagery it gave when reading it. Also how it goes into detail of love in heartbreak in such of a quick poem where as on Poem 92 went on way longer poem outline to share their poem. 

On pg. 263- The poem was almost dedicated to women and showing how only a weak man would always throw blame on his women. Where instead the man is the stubborn figure that needs to be more open and less of a dictatorship. 

An interesting quote on pg. 264 - " Or which more greatly must be faulted, though either may commit a wrong: she who sins for need of payment, or he who pays for his enjoyment? Why then are you so alarmed by the fault that is your own? Wish women to be what you make them, or make them what you wish they were." This quote shows the equal wrong between men and women and how women are not to blame the stubborn man mostly is and just also shows when it say make them what you wish they were just shows how much men in those times had over women. No ways being equal at all. 

   

Reading Notes A W02: Introduction...and (rest of the titles that are headers)

Reading Notes A

Week #2

Introduction: 

 Interesting Quote pg. 92   -" the famous Dictionary defined reason as 'the power by which mans deduces one proposition from another, or proceeds from premises to consequences". And I like this approach because he used evidence to prove his point further. 

On pg.93     -a piece of the text talks about how Enlightenment thinkers chose that they could make their own decisions and basically didn't need anyones advice. They wouldn't go ask a preset or a king but believe in their own authority. 

Also on pg.92      -the text refers to Deists and how their belief was more like there is evil in the world  because God is the watch keeper and instead of constantly checking his watch he just twists it then leaves it alone. And the same with the earth their was evil because God created us and in the past he interacted with us but now he just watches from a far. And we have total free will. 

On pg.102   -A piece of text made me think that Immanuel Kant created media because his argument was that debate was ideal in order to being your journey to enlightenment. The text also quoted that " The insistence on rational public argument gained strength as literary rates rose, and more people eagerly entered into debates about law, politics, and science". Showing how is comments created a uproar in the community and people began to educate themselves and also people wanting to read newspapers .

The Discourse Method

 on pg. 110  -Rene Descartesintroduced the discourse method that I really enjoy the method because it is basically saying that humans didn't really know anything and since we make decisions sometimes using critical and rational thinking the truth can only be grounded by certainty. Like we know the sun is here to keep us warm but that doesn't mean its made out of fire until we prove this through certain truth with evidence. 

David Hume 

-Interesting how since David Hume wouldn't say he believed in God many began to think he was an atheists from not answering the question and also from his trusting only observable facts. 

 On the same pg of 129 - David Hume affirmed a racial hierarchy making me believe that he thought his race was higher than Africa people but opposed slavery. Although in my opinion it is great he sees slavery the same as me in being disgusting and corrupting. I don't agree that he believed the hierarchy when he barely had limited experience with African people. Seems not backed by any facts coming from a enlightened person. 

 Aphra Behn 

-This whole part of the reading assignment grabbed my attention from just hearing a summarization of the author Aphra Behn and how see created this fictional story of a slave who was originally a prince, being tricked and sold into slavery. To later lead a revolt with other slaves against the savage slavery time he lived in. Prince Oroonoko. 

Technology Post

Technology 

Week #1

My impressions about this information for the class is that I will just keep up by checking all links and sites so I know what's going on in class. I also will actually contact Ms. H when I have a problem and since I will be doing assignments in advance I will have time to wait for a response. The only thing I am concerned about is getting an assignment and I can't finish it because the technology part is difficult. Only because you can email but typing out struggles online is even more difficult. Especially when someone can't  see what exactly you are struggling with and just point like this is what you are doing wrong. Anyway I am excited to have people read my post and get feedback. 

Time Strategies the Vic Way

Time Strategies 

Week #1

In this class a way I will use my time to strategize my A, is to first look at the due dates for work and make sure I have them done at least two days ahead. In order to not fall behind I have to do things before they are due. Especially with an online class because you don't want to forget you have to pick up you computer everyday and check in on your class. You become you own reminder, so to make this easier on me I will also have time to put clear profound thoughts into my work and not turn in rushed work. Managing your time in regular classes are simple because you hear the due work in announcement everyday but online takes a special mindset. A growth mindset that accepts the challenge, and is ahead of the work so you don't drown. 

Growth Mindset Thoughts

Growth Mindset 

Week #1

   Having a growth mindset in life is key, and everyone should make an effort to obtaining this key. Having a growth mindset is like being extremely positive letting all of the challenges just make you work harder. You instead do whine and cry when things don't go your way but accept the problem and see it as a growing experience. For myself I believe in the specter of having a growth mindset or fixed, I am a growth in process. Sometimes I let a fixed mindset get to me then I come to my senses and just change my mind set to instead grow from this. My mindset doesn't really differ I approach everything the same and that is mostly with a growth mindset. As a learner I can see that I have a great mindset I don't back down from challenges. Although, I dislike when I get cheated after all of my effort when things don't go my way and I know I did the best. On the other hand, it just drives me to go even harder at the things that challenge me. Personally my goal for this semester is to get all A's and B's in my classes. I am excited for all my classes and can't wait till I transfer after this semester. What class I am most afraid of is none because I know I'm going to reach my goal in each one. I am the definition of growth mindset and it will take me to important places. 

Introduction Vic

Introduction Blog #2

Week #1

        

           The best class I've ever had ironically didn't take place in school. I was up high in the mountains at a beautiful stop in the tree heavy Mount Hermon in Santa Cruz. This place is your split between camp site and perfect secluded area to have a bible youth conference. In class I obtained a  valuable lesson that I am a masterpiece and to be thankful for all my blessing. Personally my biggest accomplishment is beating all the  stereotypes and living my best life. Since this is the beginning of the semester after a much needed break, and the most interesting thing I did was hanging out with my girlfriend. The whole time we just spent much needed one on one time before she left to college. Her spring semester would start at CSU Fullerton in Orange County. Basically, she's leaving me for LA, but in reality it was the end of her two years at LMC. More specifically with our time we did things like watching Netflix, going to the movies, watch youtube together, and seen the fireworks in San Fransisco this new years. My favorite book is The Coldest Winter Ever and Strangers Drowning they are very different yet both help teach life lessons. My favorite music is all music to be completely honest and it is very instrumental in my life. Music is always there no matter my mood to help calm and keep me focus. A short-term goal for me is to transfer to CSU Fullerton next semester. A long term goal is to be financially stable and to get married. A practical goal is for me to graduate with my degree in two years. A big dream goal is to be rich or wealthy and not love money. My dad has a dog I think pets are a handful I'll leave that to my girlfriend and dad. My best friend would describe me as loving. Finally my favorite show is Black Mirror, my favorite cartoon is Rick and Morty, and favorite movie is going to be Black Panther ,when I go see it, and Love & Basketball.

Favorite Place I love to go

A view of my favorite place  LA at the moment is my favorite place to go it has live streets and something always going on for young people and great food. And thee most important thing is it has nice sunny weather most 9 times outta 10.

Test Blog aka Blog #1

Test Blog 

               Hey my name is Victor Haynes Jr. and I am a student at LMC. I am taking this California Literature class hoping to acquire some new skills on my educational journey. I also hope I am doing this right and can get a hand of using this blog and of my assignments for class so I can obtain a good grade. English is one of my favorite subjects so hopefully I can be successful in this class since I am sure it comes with a lot of writing.