- •Philosophy Task 5
- •Word study
- •5. Find in the text antonyms for:
- •6. Give a complete definition of “Humanism”. Use the necessary word-combinations from the brackets:
- •7. Translate the following sentences into English:
- •Comprehension check
- •1. Answer the following questions.
- •2. Choose the right statement:
- •3. Divide the text into logical parts and make up an outline of the text.
- •4. Speak on the meaning of Humanism. Task 6
- •Word study
- •6. Give derivatives of the following words:
- •7. Think of all possible situations where you can use the following word-combinations:
- •8. Translate the following sentences into English:
- •Comprehension check
- •1. Answer the following questions.
- •2. Explain what is meant by the following statements:
- •3. Agree or disagree with the following:
- •4. Divide the text into logical parts and make up an outline of the text.
- •5. Speak on the following points:
- •Word study
- •7. Complete the sentences with correct words. Put down some questions to the text:
- •Comprehension check
- •1. Answer the following questions.
- •2. Agree or disagree with the following:
- •3. Look through the text and ask ten questions concerning the life story of Kant:
- •Immanuel Kant
- •4. Complete the following sentences:
- •5. Speak on the following points:
- •Word study
- •6. Translate the following sentences into English:
- •Comprehension check
- •1. Answer the following questions.
- •2. Agree or disagree with the following:
- •3. Complete the following sentences:
- •4. Speak on the following points:
- •20Th century philosophy
- •Word study
- •6. Complete the sentences with correct words. Put down some questions to the text:
- •7. Translate the following sentences into English:
- •Comprehension check
- •1. Answer the following questions:
- •2. Agree or disagree with the following:
- •3. Discuss the following quotations with your partner(s) and comment them:
- •Task 10
- •1. Answer the following questions:
- •Word study
- •In relief to change one’s mind given some time to consider to advocate lonely to share a view to complain of to catch a cold
- •6. Make up your own sentences with the following words and word combinations:
- •7. Develop the following situations:
- •Comprehension check
- •1. Speak on the text as if:
- •3. Do you agree with the idea that:
- •4. Read and translate the quotations of famous philosophers. Develop the situations where they can be used:
- •Eastern Religion and Philosophy
- •Russian religious aesthetics
- •Philosophy in Ukraine
- •Text for Reading and Discussion What is Philosophy?
- •I’m Sorry
- •Moral Miscellany Do You Have to Be Scum to Get Ahead in Business?
- •Killing Bambi’s Mother
- •Business english Lesson 1 the resume / curriculum vitae
- •How to write resume:
- •Sample Resume Name
- •Lesson 2
- •Presenting Yourself Successfully – Before, During & After Your Job Interview
- •How to Give a Good Presentation
- •Discussion Questions:
- •Incoming Calls:
- •Telephone - connecting quiz
- •Telephone - wrong number quiz
- •Telephone - appointments quiz
- •Comprehension сheck and vocabulary exercises
- •Grammar
- •2. Complete the sentences with suitable infinitives which follow adjectives.
- •3. Rewrite these sentences using perfect infinitives.
- •5. Complete the sentences with the words in the list. Use possible forms.
- •6. Change the sentences into the passive.
- •7. Complete the sentences with correct form of the verbs in brackets: infinitive with or without to, -ing form.
- •9. Rewrite the sentences beginning with the given words.
- •11. Underline the correct word(s).
- •2. Complete the sentences. Use gerund phrases as subjects.
- •4. Transform the sentences according to the model. Use gerund phrases as objects.
- •5. Make up sentences from the table. You can use the same prepositions more than once.
- •6. Practice using gerunds following prepositions and answer the questions in complete sentences.
- •7. Choose the correct way of completing each sentence.
- •8. Do you know which verbs are followed by – ing forms and which are followed by infinitives? Make two lists.
- •10. Choose the correct forms of the verbs. Sometimes two answers are possible.
- •11. Supply an appropriate form of the gerund for each verb in brackets (Active, Passive or Past forms).
- •Expressing Preference (-ing forms/infinitive)– The Participle - Expressing Positive/Negative Agreement
- •2. Fill in the gaps with prefer, would prefer, would rather, as.
- •3. Complete the sentences with two to five words including the word in bold.
- •4. Transform the sentences using the perfect participle.
- •5. Transform the sentences using the past participle.
- •6. Transform the sentences using absolute construction with participle.
- •7. Transform the sentences using the present participle.
Philosophy Task 5
Read and translate the text
THE MEANING OF HUMANISM
(from “The Philosophy of Humanism” by Corliss Lamont)
Since the earliest days of philosophic reflection far back to ancient time in both East and West thinkers have advanced simple proposition that the chief end of human life is to work for happiness of man upon this earth and within the confines of the nature that is his home. This philosophy of enjoying, developing and making available to everyone the abundant cultural and spiritual goods of this material world is profound in its implications, yet easy to understand and congenial to common sense.
This man-centered theory of life has remained relatively unheeded during the long periods of history. While it has gone under a variety of names, it is a philosophy that is most accurately to be designated as Humanism. Humanism as a philosophy represents a specific and forthright view of the universe, the nature of man and treatment of human problems.
The term Humanism first came into use in the early sixteenth century to designate the writers and scholars of the European Renaissance.
What are the basic principles of Humanism that define its position and distinguish it from other philosophic viewpoints?
First, Humanism believes in naturalistic metaphysics that regards nature as the totality of being and as a constantly changing system of matter and energy which exists independently of any mind or consciousness.
Second, Humanism believes that is an evolutionary product of this great nature of which he is a part.
Third, Humanism, having its ultimate faith in man, believes that human beings possess the power or potentiality of solving their own problems, through reliance primarily upon reason and scientific method applied with courage and vision.
Fourth, Humanism, in opposition to all theories of universal predestination or fatalism, believes that human beings possess genuine freedom of creative choice and action, and are, with certain objective limits, the masters of their own destiny.
Fifth, Humanism believes in ethics and morality that grounds all human values in experiences and relationships. The highest goals of Humanism are happiness, freedom and progress – economic, cultural and ethical.
Sixth, Humanism believes that the individual attains the good life by harmoniously combining personal satisfaction and continuous self-development with work and other activities that contribute to the welfare of the community.
Seventh, Humanism believes in the widest possible development of art and the appreciation of nature’s loveliness and splendor, so that the aesthetic experience may become a pervasive reality in the life of the men.
Eighth, Humanism believes in a far-reaching social program that stands for establishment throughout the world of democracy, peace and a high standard of living.
Ninth, Humanism believes in the complete social implementation of reason and scientific method; and thereby in the use of democratic procedures, including full freedom of expression and civil liberties, throughout all areas of economic, political and cultural life.
Tenth, Humanism believes in the unending questioning of basic assumptions and convictions, including its own. Humanism is not a new dogma, but a developing philosophy which remains ever open to experimental testing, newly discovered facts and reasoning.