Philosophy+Time-Frederick

Frederick lives in a mouse community. It is expected in a community that members make a contribution. Frederick contributed to the mouse community in a different way than the other mice. Instead of gathering food, he gathered words.


 * Philosopical topic: The Nature of Community**

//..."I am gathering words. For the winter days are long and many, and we'll run out of things to say ." Frederick 1.What did Frederick contribute to the community? 2.// Frederick is a part of the mouse community. Does Frederick deserve to get some of the food even though he didn’t gather any of it?

//“I do work,” said Frederick. “I gather sun rays for the cold dark winter days": Frederick//
 * Philosopical topic: The Nature of Work**

1. Do you think Frederick is working? 2. What is the difference between work and play? Give an example of something you do that you think is work and something you think is play. 3. Some people play professional sports and they get paid, are they working? 4.Do you think Frederick’s work was worth as much as the other mice’s work? Why or why not?