Creative Writing

Imagine you do not have a computer, phone, library, books or any of the many ways we gain information about the world. Imagine you are a citizen of Ancient Greece. What role would you have played? Take some time to consider you unique talents. What do you excel at that other’s do not? How would you have envisioned the world? Take some time to read about the Pre Socratics and Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. Would you imagine the world is made of water? Would you imagine your highest role would be that of the oracle? How would you think differently?

discusses Greek Virtues which are much different than modern Christian Virtues. To be a virtuous person according to the Aristotle you must first know yourself and then live in perfect balance. In knowing yourself, live the most flourishing life by living to your highest potential. Please read as much as you can of this document to inform your creative writing assignment.

You will be graded on your sincere effort to envision yourself as a citizen of Ancient Greece and to really take a moment and consider if you lived in a society that was dependent upon your unique talent and demanded excellence how would you live. Excellence means you look within and become the absolute best human you can be developing all of your unique gifts. Excellence is the opposite of getting a degree to please or because it will pay well for mediocre work. Take some time to journal and give this assignment your absolute best. Please include 3 refernces including the link in the assignment and Fiero, G. K. (2024). Landmarks in humanities (5th ed.). Mcgraw-Hill Education.