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Question 3 - How does the life and work of Rebecca Protten serve as a model of social responsibility for educators? Teachers have a moral duty to actively contribute to their students' and society's welfare and exemplary growth by cultivating a nurturing educational setting. Because of Rebecca Protten's efforts to raise the literacy of enslaved people, she served as a role model for educators in terms of social responsibility. She was the first Afro-Caribbean woman ordained as a Christian preacher and could communicate in various languages. "Mother of Modern Missions" was the name bestowed upon her since her efforts paved the path for later missionaries in a similar situation to succeed (Smith, 2020, p.55). Rebecca, a formerly enslaved person, converted to Christianity and showed exceptional reading ability, earning her master's freedom and a place as a house servant. Rebecca labored relentlessly to convert and educate enslaved people on three continents. Rebecca spent her life doing what was socially suitable and believed all people should be educated, including enslaved people, knowing it would benefit society as a whole.  Smith, S. J. (2020).  Windows into the history and philosophy of education .
Charley, The philosophical schools of Stoicism, Epicureanism, Skepticism, and Sophism were all active and significant throughout the Hellenistic Era. Natural law tenets of the Stoics were widely accepted in Rome (Wilson & Blois, 2023). These schools of thought each provided unique viewpoints on various facets of life, ethics, knowledge, and communication. They made a significant contribution to the rich philosophical environment of the time and left a significant mark on Western philosophical traditions. Some differences among Stoics, Epicureans, Skeptics, and Sophists in ancient times were their attitudes towards passion and emotions, views on truth and knowledge, and educational focus (Sharples, 2014). Stoics believed in cultivating rationality and self-discipline to overcome emotions and achieve tranquility. Epicureans embraced moderate pleasures and sought to avoid pain and disturbances. Skeptics questioned the possibility of attaining true knowledge and held that human understanding was limited. Sophists, known for their rhetorical skills, emphasized the art of persuasion and effective communication. Stoics believed in an objective cosmic order governed by reason, while Epicureans held a materialistic view. Skeptics were critical of absolute truth claims due to inherent limitations of human perception and cognition. Sophists focused on practical knowledge and persuasive techniques, embracing relativism and the idea that truth could be shaped by language and perception. These differences highlight the diverse philosophical perspectives and educational goals of the Stoics, Epicureans, Skeptics, and Sophists in ancient times. Sharples, R. W. (2014). Stoics, epicureans and sceptics. In Routledge eBooks . https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203410752 Wilson, L., & Blois, I. D. (2023). A stoic reading of internal obedience in Romans 1:18–2:29. Religions , 14 (5), 579. https://doi.org/10.3390/rel14050579
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