Identify and explain at least three aspects of wu wei (non-doing) that would be practical in the busy lives of city dwellers, especially those living in the West. Provide a rationale for your response.
Explain whether or not you think Siddhārtha Gautama’s quest to find enlightenment falls under the category of noble action, sacred call, or desire. Discuss how his decision to leave his family would be received in today’s culture.
Choose a president from this unit (George Washington to John Quincy Adams) and write a two-page public address/speech that covers a minimum of two important issues (at least one covering a military issue and one on government evolution) that took place during that president’s term(s).