Develop a Fictional Dialogue in Which Two Characters Argue Over

question 26

Essay

Develop a fictional dialogue in which two characters argue over whether the self is an individual or social reality. The two characters should construct arguments and offer criticisms of one another's arguments. They can agree to disagree, or find some areas of agreement.   The dialogue should address various conceptions of the self and self-identity, including self-identity; how the self relates to body; the self as consciousness and memory; the self as emotion; the self as social; and the self in relationships. You might also stage this dialogue as an oral presentation for your class, or make a video of it.

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Definitions:

Mudcracks

Patterns of cracks formed by the drying of mud, indicative of alternating wet and dry conditions, found in both modern and ancient sediments.

Cross Beds

Layers of rock that are inclined relative to the horizontal surface, typically formed by wind or water currents.

Fossils

The preserved remains, impressions, or traces of once-living organisms from a past geological age, embedded and preserved in sedimentary rocks.

Marine Layers

Strata of moist ocean air that is cooled below its dew point temperature and thus forms a layer of clouds at the surface or near the surface of a large body of water.