Discussion Questions & Paper #2

Discussion Questions

1. Consider the following famous thinkers: Bill Gates, James Cone, Daniel C. Dennett, Peter Singer, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Nelson Mandela. What components of their creativity and critical thinking played a prominent role in their contributions to society or their scientific breakthroughs?

 

2. How did some of the famous thinkers you studied recognize and overcome difficulties and opposition to their resolution?

Main Paper #2

Brainstorm your own list of individuals known as highly creative thinkers (not mentioned in previous papers already done on this class)

Select, one creative thinker who changed the way people saw and/or experienced the world.

Summarize, in 500 words, this individual's contributions and make a solid argument for why he or she should be included in any list of important creative thinkers.

Include a brief comparison of others thinkers you have choose in the past and answer the following: Do they share similar creative processes and/or environments?