Introduction: A bibliography is a list of sources, and annotations are relatively short (one page, in our case) QUESTIONs and analyses of those sources. The annotated bibliography is an interesting genre, because it can be a process document (one that helps you complete a specific larger project, as it is meant to in our case) and an end in itself (it is possible to publish annotated bibliographies as books for researchers interested in academic conversations on particular topics). As a process document, the annotated bibliography offers us the opportunity to gather information about our sources (standard stuff like author, title, medium, etc.) and become familiar with (through summary, analysis, quote, paraphrase, etc.) how we might use them in our own writing. It also gives us a format to organize our research information, so that it is more easily accessible as we write.

Write a brief statement of the meaning of social contract theory. This assignment can take two tracks: 

Write this statement as if you were taking a test and this was one of the short answer questions. This means that you can refer to key theorists and/or events that help to underpin your argument about social contract theory, but you are not to take this information from another source. It is to be in your own words. 

Write this statement as if you were writing your essay, had found a source related to the social contract theory and were planning on paraphrasing the information and including it in the body of your paper. This means that you are to actually paraphrase the information, rather than just changing some words around, but nevertheless keeping the structure and tone of the source you are using. 

1. In this module, you have learned about different religions and philosophical views of happiness. It can be difficult to talk about religion in today’s culture. However, most religions have more commonalities than differences. This assignment provides the opportunity to learn about a religion with which you are not familiar, as well as the role it plays in being happy.
   Choose from the list below a religion that is NOT your own: 
   • An Ancient Egyptian belief
   • Hinduism
   • Greek or Roman Polytheism
   • A Native American religion
   • Buddhism
   • Taoism
   • Judaism
   • Christianity
   • Islam
   • Write an essay answering the following:
   • Describe three features or tenets of the chosen religion.
   • Mention any written works and prophets.
   • Share how this religion compares to your religion (or beliefs if you do not have a chosen religion).
   • What role does religion play in being happy? Provide detail and examples.

Support your position by providing three pieces of evidence from the readings and lesson content.

Read the assigned reading from the chapter. Then choose ONE of the questions below to answer.

Be sure to explain your answers and give reasons for your views. You should cite the textbook and use brief quotations and summaries from the textbook in your response. Do NOT use any other sources besides the textbook. 

Is Sartre exaggerating the extent to which people can define themselves when he says “existence precedes essence”?

Which seems more likely to you: that your path in life is determined before you were born, or that you are born and then you determine how your life will go? Why? Is there a middle ground on this issue?

What is your reaction to Sartre’s perspective on freedom? Do you find his view liberating and inspiring, or do you think it is disheartening and forlorn?