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August 3, 2017Pa r li1- II on writers
Orwell claims writers write from “ 4 great motives‘: sheer egoism, aesthetic enthusiasm, historical
impulse and political purpose (pp 4 8.5)
b As a small group (no more than 4), examine his claim: ‘All writers are vain, selfish, and lazy and at the
very bottom of their motives is a mystery” (p 10). A N V
TAKE NOTES IN YOUR DISCUSSION
Does your group agree with Orwell ? How does your group understand his comment? How do you
understand it?
MORE QUESTIONS:
What do the individuals in your group value about writing?
How does writing affect thinking? is individuality‘ necessary for critical thinking? is really
important when writing?
How can a critical thinker avoid outside influences (well-meaning or not)
b How does reading affect thinking? Are values changed because of education or academic writing? is
M writing developed by values? Are values good or bad? is there a consensus in your group about
writing and critical thinking or is there disagreement?
inquire, investigate, and evaluate
THE WRITING TASK:
In a 1 }€- 3 page paper evaluate views of 2 or 3 students (you may include yourself,
but don’t have to) on some aspects of writing, critical thinking, and/or what part
values play in writing and thinking.
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