Group Members: Yingping Lin, Yufei Dong, Tsewang Lhamo, Cameron Hart Question: Why do people behave the way they do? Why is there such an inconsistency in our actions? Evidence exploring De Montaigne’s theory: Bill Cosby, how his public persona was … Continue reading →

Group member: Christopher, Yaobin, Faiza, Jia Feng Does the power of imagination control us or do we control the imagination? Ex: Eagar Allen Poe, sexual desire/boredom.

Group Members: Elizabeth Serdsev, Monica Lin, Malcolm Williams, Antonio X. Otero, Idia Iwelu Are the indigenous people of Brazil more or less barbaric than Montaigne’s European contemporaries? What is the more natural way for mankind to live? Examples: Russian serfs, … Continue reading →

Of Coaches  Research Questions:  Why do we except lavish displays from those who lead, when hoarded wealth would be better invested in infrastructure?  Why do rulers display their power through lavish expenditures on unimportant things?  Example(s):  The White House-a “simple” … Continue reading →