Self-tutoring about philosophy: the tutor begins about modernism and postmodernism. The following is my interpretation of modernism and postmodernism: Modernism is a belief in universal truths by which the world inevitably can be understood. Postmodernism, on the other hand, rejects …
Self-tutoring about common sayings and beliefs: the tutor comments on one. “Where there’s smoke there’s fire” is a saying I overhear now and then. When I hear it said, the speaker is suggesting that, although nothing may be confirmed, a …
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Self-tutoring about life events: the tutor contemplates the loss of an old friend. Every year I write Christmas cards from a list of addresses. When I don’t get one back, I stop sending one there. That’s how I’ve done it …
Self-tutoring about beliefs that some might call religious, but others, spiritual: the tutor begins. Years ago, I mentioned to someone I was religious. “You mean spiritual,” they said. I wondered why they felt the need for such a correction, but …
Self-tutoring about philosophy: the tutor mentions the concept of ad hominem. ad hominem: suggesting that a person’s argument doesn’t make sense based on something personal about them, rather than referencing their argument itself. An example of ad hominem: “She told …
Self-tutoring about expressions: the tutor reflects about an old one, with a humorous story. I recall, in grade five, learning about numbers in other bases. The teacher told me about one of her favourite students from years past. “He had …
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Self-tutoring about perceptions: the tutor begins about how people see things. I’ve been told, time and again, that consumers will more likely buy something from a full shelf than one with only a few left – even if they want …
Self-tutoring about what people trust: the tutor faces a case of “What do you believe?” My research tells me type II diabetes develops from weight gain. That’s perhaps simplified, but how I see it. I recently read an article that …
Self-tutoring about winter life: the tutor reflects. Today I walked somewhere through a couple of snowy fields. An hour and a half later, returning, it occurred to me to looks for my prints I’d made earlier, going. Casually looking for …
Self-tutoring about life: the tutor reflects on the concept of closed doors. REM said “Can’t get there from here,” back in 1985. It’s a quote I’ve seen around, mainly in the 90s. I’ve often wondered what it means. Geographically, I’ve …