Essay

Select ONE of the topics below and write a five (5) paragraph (or longer) essay

response. Write your essay on your own paper and underline your thesis. Refer to the

assigned readings, as appropriate. [100 points]

1. Discuss why so many of the world’s cultures and civilizations have an

adversarial relationship with nature.

2. Discuss the differences and/or similarities between how human beings face

life and death compared to how other animals do.

3. Discuss why citizens of the world should be concerned (or unconcerned)

about global warming, climate change, and the health of Earth.

4. Discuss how a person’s sense of connectedness with nature (or lack thereof)

might be reflected morally and spiritually.

5. Discuss the extent to which you see indications of imminent collapse in our

society