PART A
Many people have visions that are strongly influenced and informed through philosophy, often without realizing it. Discuss the following:
1. Identify a view you have - whether on politics, religion, science, culture, or even the media and entertainment - that might be regarded as being related to philosophy.
2. What kind of reasons do you have for holding that belief?
3. What figure from the history of philosophy section do you think might have some views that are similar, or at least relevant, to your own?
4. Explain why you chose that particular figure.

PART B
Many philosophers insist that our most strongly held beliefs should be examined and critically evaluated.
1. Describe what philosophers mean when they say that beliefs need justification?
2. What is the importance of subjecting our beliefs to critical scrutiny?
3. What are the advantages of believing something without examining it?
4. What are the disadvantages?
5. Identify a specific belief you have that you think is worth defending, and then explain your reasons for holding that belief.

Be sure to include logical reasoning as well as factual evidence in all your arguments.