choose ONE of the following prompts and write a response on the basis of the above two readings.

1) how does Fukuzawa relate “nation” and bodies in his piece? Is it meant to be taken metaphorically, or concretely, or both?

2) what is “civilization and progress”? How does it relate to nationality? Is it a racist category by the terms of Kendi’s analysis?

3) use Kendi’s categories to analyze Fukuzawa’s argument–is it racist or not, and why? Be sure to use Kendi’s specific definitions in making your case.

4) is sovereignty old or new? What might threaten it? What would its loss entail?

four pages, double space, 12 front