Questions and Topics We Can Help to Answer
Instructions:
There are three categories of representatives. You must choose one representative from each category. This means that you debate will include one representative from the Pre-Classical era, one representative from the Classical era, and one representative from the Post-Classical era. Your choices are as follow
Category A (Pre-Classical)
Gilgamesh
The Egyptian Scribe (Amenemope)
Solomon
Category B (Classical)
Socrates
Aristotle
Jesus
Cicero
Category C (Post-Classical)
Abu-Bakr al-Razi
Thomas Acquinas
Boethius
You should be creative in how you conceive hypothetical dialogue, so preparing an essay in script form is encouraged. Some important questions for your debate representatives to consider while thinking about what “The Happy Life” entails, include the following:
What is happiness?
Is it possible to find happiness in this life?
Does happiness emanate from extrinsic (outside) or intrinsic (inside) rewards?
Can one be selfless and still be happy?
Is happiness a permanent or fleeting state of being?
