Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Considering Perspectives

In class (and everyday really) we are going to discuss differing perspectives on a variety of issues....
Definition
per·spec·tive
per·spec·tivesPlural
NOUN 
1. 
particular evaluation of something: a particular evaluation of a situation or facts, especially from one person's point of view
"a different perspective on the matter"
2. 
measured assessment of situation: a measured or objective assessment of a situation, giving all aspects their comparative importance
"He's having trouble keeping things in perspective right now."
3. 
appearance of distant objects to observer: the appearance of objects to an observer allowing for the effect of their distance from the observer
4. 
graphic arts allowance for artistic perspective when drawing: the theory or practice of allowing for artistic perspective when drawing or painting
5. 
vista: a vista or view
[ 14th century. Via French < late Latin perspectivus "optical" < Latin perspicere "look closely" < specere "look at" ]
per·spec·tive·ly ADVERB
Thesaurus
NOUN
Synonyms: lookout, vista, prospect, view, scene, outlook, overlook


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1 comment:

  1. perspectives are a good thing. If everyonr thought the same than life would be boring. Without different perspectives than maybe would chances in the world.

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