Homework: That Dragon, Cancer
At age one, Joel Green was diagnosed with Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (AT/RT), a fast-growing tumor of the brain and spinal cord. Surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy were used aggressively to treat Joel. These efforts extended his life span beyond what would normally be expected for a child with his condition. Even so, Joel died at age 5. His parents, Ryan and Amy, have since created a video game, That Dragon, Cancer, an immersive way to present their experience in loving, caring for, and struggling to help Joel.
Imagine that Epicurus and Epictetus are in conversation with Ryan and Amy Green one day after Joel has been diagnosed with a recurrence of his AT/RT. What would each of these two philosophers say to the Greens? In what ways to you believe their advice might be helpful and might not be helpful?
Objectives:
o Identify and describe key concepts relevant to a theme presented in the homework prompt.
o Explore ideas in philosophical depth beyond the presentation of course material.
o Examine course material in order to develop an informed investigation of your perspectives on a theme presented in the homework.
o Research scholarly sources to help explore and expand students' perspectives and develop critical thinking skills.
o Develop a cogent argument to support your position.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.