Why be late?
The triad thesis, antithesis, synthesis is often used to describe the thought of German philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel. Hegel never used the term himself, and almost all of his biographers have been eager to discredit it.
The triad is usually described in the following way:
- The thesis is an intellectual proposition.
- The antithesis is simply the negation of the thesis, a reaction to the proposition.
- The synthesis solves the conflict between the thesis and antithesis by reconciling their common truths, and forming a new proposition.
Intention: To write an essay using the above methodology
DO: (brief/task)
- Write a 3 page essay (+/- 1 500 words) with the title: "Why be late?"
- use thesis, antithesis and synthesis as the method for your argument
- use examples from your own experience
- any quotes need to be referenced
- Type out your essay on paper ( we going retro for this one!)
- 19 April, discussion and introduction of brief
- due date: 10 May 8:30
Rules: Punctuality, participation, enthusiasm, involvement, self regulation, honesty and respect.
Roles: Mark: facilitator, task-giver, co-ordinator, assessor. Students: learners, willing, participators, researchers.
Time: 3 weeks
