Unit One Con.

I think that Benjamin Franklin was a great example of a rationalist because of his eagerness to find out things with science. The chart he Made About himself really help him better understand his virtues. He studied himself and used his self as the experiment as well. He wanted to know if he could change some of the negative things he did in his life so he used science and that is basically what the Rationalist do. "I wished to live without committing any fault at any time; I would conquer all that either natural inclination, custom, or company might lead me into wrong."

The big Difference between the Puritans and the Rationalist.
The Rationalist were more open minded people then the puritans. The puritans only believed that god would tell them everything, but the rationalist used science as a way to figuring out things. lets say that a mans cow died by a natural disease , the puritans would of probably said god saved the cow by letting it die. The Rationalist on the other hand would of studied and examined the cow to find out what was wrong.

1.staying out trouble: that is really killing me.
2. avoiding police: i have a knack for constant stops.
3. make smarter decisions: stop doing things that are stupid.
4. paying attention in school: so i can graduate.
5. finding a job: so can support m own.
6. Nonsmoker: stop smoking hopefully
7. be courteous to others.
8. Respect of my peers.
9. Recycling: have a better place to live.
10. Read More: increase my vocabulary
11.stay healthy: don't want to get sick.
12. be punctual: got to be on time.
13.dress appropriately: don't want to send the wrong message.

These are my thirteen virtures i would like to improve, and i think i can reach my full potential because i do the opposite of the things on this list and if i started doing the things that are listed i know it would make me a better person.