Title: Friedman, Swimme Study Guide
Author: mgregory oakes
Last saved by: Oakes mg
Company: Philosophy

Swimme Study Guide
HMXP102
Dr. Oakes
Winthrop University

Central Question, this section:  What is the relationship between the self and other persons?

Swimme (163-165)

1.	To what extent is the worldview of our children shaped by advertising, according to Swimme?
2.	Why does Swimme compare consumerism to a religion?  How apt is this comparison, in your judgment?
3.	What is the primary goal of an advertiser, and how is this related to the well-being of a child, according to Swimme?
4.	Can you think of any items for which your need is a product of advertising?
5.	With what cosmological view would Swimme like to replace that of consumerism?