Reading Questions for Ross

(1) What (according to Ross) are some Rules of Traditional Times that persist into modern times?

(2) What might be the origin of some of those rules? (Consider both traditional metaphysical views on the nature of reality and some utilitarian (practical) axioms resulting from the traditional way of life.)

(3) How do those traditional “rules” interact with common “Western” views of reality and common “Western” utilitarian axioms in contemporary American society?

(Threaded Discussion Question) Does your tradition (or one of your multiple traditions) share any of the values noted by Ross? What might be the origin of those rules in your own tradition(s)?