Prompt #10: Choose a text (either, Be Here Now; Meno; The Little Prince; Howl; Proverbs; Ram Das’ Cookbook; wisest music; The Marriage of Heaven and Hell). How does Foucault’s conception of discourse help you to better understand this text? Remember, for Foucault discourse is productive; it creates. Is wisdom a discourse in the Foucauldian sense?

Your paper should be no shorter than 500 words (about two pages).

I will not give you letter grades or extensive comments. If you want specific feedback on your short essays, come speak with me outside of class. I am more than happy to explain my assessment. Also in my office are copies of superior essays from the past. If you are uncertain about this assignment, I encourage you to stop by office and read several of those for inspiration.

For further guidance on this assignment, including the grading system, read, “The Think Piece: A Guide” online at http://profcohen.net/ltwl129/think.pdf

For examples of superior think pieces from previous classes, click here: http://profcohen.net/ltwl129/superior-tp.pdf

Remember, you have to write 4 think pieces by the end of the quarter. There will be approximately 17 prompts from which you may choose.