Essay 2--only philosophy?

Colleges & Universities University of Chicago
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<p>Hi all,</p>

<p>I’m doing my extended essay on the second option: </p>

<p>The late-eighteenth-century popular philosopher and cultural critic George Lichtenberg wrote, “Just as we outgrow a pair of trousers, we outgrow acquaintances, libraries, principles, etc. at times before they’re worn out and at times-and this is worst of all-before we have new replace-a friend, a political philosophy, a favorite author, or anything that has had an influence on you. What, if anything, has taken its place? ” </p>

<p>I have something in mind, but it’s an object, not like a philosophy, or people. </p>

<p>Do you guys think I can write about an object that has had an infleunce on me over the course of years?</p>

<p>Thnxx</p>

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<p>For many people, outgrowing their blankies (finally!) is a very important step on the road to maturity and college (not necessarily in that order). So, sure.</p>

<p>But the question isn’t “Can I write about this?” You can write about anything. The question is “Can I use this to show people something important about myself that my resume can’t tell them?” Only you know the answer to that.</p>