Vulcan philosophy

[son-of-sarek.livejournal.com]

The class originally scheduled was, "Ancient Vulcan weapons and modern applications of their uses". However, after reviewing the medical facilities on this campus and finding them woefully inadequate to deal with types of injuries that were sustained during this class at the Klingon Military Academy, decapitation being the most sever, and finding the psychological profile of the students at this campus to be more prone to violence than the Klingon's, live weapons will not be used in the class. The class will now resemble the philosophy class as inspired by Jedi Master Yoda.

Instructor: Spock
Office Hours: By Appointment
Class Meetings: Tuesday/Thursday 1:30-2:30pm

The class curriculum will focus on the academic aspects of training, offering a unique system designed to foster the best qualities in each student. It encompasses the Vulcan philosophy that blends obedience, divergence and separation. The system-like all substantial karate systems- is demanding; its philosophical and ethical teachings help the student endure the hardships and trials of training.

The system embraces the principles such as humility, truth, self-discipline, self-reliance, peace, respect, unselfishness, honor, courage, loyalty and perseverance. To be one with oneself allows oneness with all to be achieved. Knowledge and understanding of self allows knowledge and understanding of others.

Also do not chew gum during class. I will deduct 5% from your grade if you are caught chewing gum during class time. I will also physically remove you form the class room by whatever means are necessary and all violators with be turned over to principalconnor.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Written Exercises: There will be three short (2 pages) written exercises asking you to apply a theory we have studied to a concrete case. Written exercises count 70% toward your overall grade.

Class Discussion: Philosophy cannot be passively learned. It requires active engagement, both with the texts and with individuals in the form of discussion. For this reason class participation counts for 30% of your overall grade. In order to get a good participation grade, you must have excellent attendance, do the assigned reading for each class period, and regularly take an active role in class discussions.


Class space is limited to the first 10 people who respond to this post. I will be updating this post and listing people's names as they apply.

Class List:
1. bluemanoncampus
2. oatmanspatient
actingltcrumpet [student withdrawn upon request]
3. rushmore_yankee
4. yuuko_sama
5. -open
6. -open
7. -open
8. -open
9. -open
10. -open

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UPDATED: First class will being this Thursday (9/15).

Discussion the 1st: When using the non-lethal Vulcan nerve pinch* to incapacitate, why is it unethical to go through your victims pockets and look for loose change?

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*Vulcan nerve pinch: A Vulcan technique in which finger pressure is applied to certain nerves at the base of the neck, instantly and nonviolently rendering that individual unconscious. Although the technique appears to work on nearly all humanoid species, and several non-humanoids as well, few non-Vulcan have been able to master the nerve pinch.

[note: I tried, unsuccessfully to teach the nerve pinch to Kirk, but many years later, Data was able to master the technique. If you ask politely I will teach this in class and see if you terrans have any better success than Kirk did.]

Comments

[bluemanoncampus.livejournal.com]

Greetings, Professor Spock. If enrollment is still open, I would apprectiate being able to participate in your course. Will classes start this Thursday or next week?

[bluemanoncampus.livejournal.com]

(OOC: You should edit your syllabus a bit. As it stands, it sounds like each writing assignment is worth 70% rather than a total of 70%.)

[son-of-sarek.livejournal.com]

(OOC: Thanks!)

Welcome to the class.

[son-of-sarek.livejournal.com]

Next week. This will give students time to prepare and the professor time to find living quarters.

[oatmanspatient.livejournal.com]

*Reads syllabus*

*Signs name*

*Walks off*

[son-of-sarek.livejournal.com]

Fascinating.

*adds name to class list*

[actingltcrumpet.livejournal.com]

I would be interested in your class, sir.

[son-of-sarek.livejournal.com]

As you wish. It would be wise to remember that tardiness is slovenly behavior and unbecoming to an officer.

[actingltcrumpet.livejournal.com]

Sir, I regret to inform you that due to oversight on my part, I will have to withdraw from this class due to conflicts with a previous class commitment. I apologize most sincerely for this, but feel that it is in the best interest of all to give up my spot to someone perhaps better suited to the study of philosophy.

[son-of-sarek.livejournal.com]

Understood.

(OCC: do you know of anyone else who wants to take this class?)

[rushmore-yankee.livejournal.com]

Fascinating! I'd love to be in this class.

[son-of-sarek.livejournal.com]

Love is illogical. However, you will be permitted to participate in this class. Please note that gum chewing is not permitted.

[rushmore-yankee.livejournal.com]

I despise gum in all of its forms.

Actually, I don't. But I promise to attend without chewing gum. Can I smoke?

[son-of-sarek.livejournal.com]

Mr. Fischer, any student of mine may smoke in class, however if their is smoke, their is fire and I will take actions appropriate to extinguish the combustion.

Students should note that in my Starfleet training the first rule of fire on a starship is to contain and expel the source of the combustion into the vacuum of space, thus preventing the fire from spreading.

[rushmore-yankee.livejournal.com]

So, if I smoke, you are going to eject me into space?

I'm enjoying your logic, Sir.

[ooc: how long, really, are the written assignments going to be? I mean, REAAAAALLY two pages? Because that's a lot. Please advise.]

[son-of-sarek.livejournal.com]

So, if I smoke, you are going to eject me into space?

The class will not be held in on board a starship Mr. Fischer. However, I am certain that I would be able to find an alternate way to extinguish any combustion that I find in my classroom.

[ooc: its all in good fun, I'd be happy with a few line or paragraphs depending on how much effort you're able to put into the writing assignments.]

[yuuko-sama.livejournal.com]

oh my. how intriguing. *attempts to make V with fingers* i'd love to give this class a go, sir.

[son-of-sarek.livejournal.com]

I will add your name to this class list.
Live long and proser.