The Sunday, April 20th New York Times' Business section includes an article titled "Taking on Adam Smith (and Karl Marx)" see link:( http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/20/business/international/taking-on-adam-smith-and-karl-marx.html?ref=business&_r=0 ).  After reading the article and familiarizing yourself with the information included in the article (especially names such as Marx and Smith) summarize the piece and express your views on the topic discussed: economic activity in the XXI century and its social repercussions.  Be ready to share the ideas discussed in the piece and yours in front of your fellow students for extra credit. You will not receive points unless you can prove that you read the article and you know what you are discussing.  No B.S. and I don't mean Bachelor of Science.

How do we teach character? Guilt? Shame?

The Sunday, April 13th's Opinion Section of the New York Times includes an article titled: "Raising a Moral Child" (http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/12/opinion/sunday/raising-a-moral-child.html?ref=opinion&_r=0).
After reading it and summarizing it on the blog, state your opinion regarding the topic focusing on guilt and shame and action and character formation.  Be ready to share your views before you classmates for extra credit.

How is it that Millennials are Different? Do you agree?

The Sunday, April 7 Opinion Page section of The Miami Herald  includes a piece by Helen Aguirre Ferre titled "Millennials Want Different Message" (see link: http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/04/05/4039819/millennials-want-a-different-message.html).  After reading the article, summarize it and comment on the blog and stating your views as well as the author's.  Be ready to share your views and the author's before you classmates for extra credit.