Read the section of the “Purple Texts” section on the physical signs of Transcendence (Early Daoist Scriptures, pp. 355-362) (pp. 298-99 for physiognomizing)

answer the following question in one page (single-spaced, 12 pt. type):  

In what ways have things changed in Daoist acceptance of the ideas of “physiognomizing” that we read about early in the course?  

Why do you think that the religion has changed in this way?

Introduction – body – conclusion 

1) What is the author’s thesis statement?

2) Does the author argue for his or her thesis consistently and logically? List three sentences that support the main thesis.

3) Were you convinced by the argument? Why or why not?

4) Write down two constructive suggestions that might improve the paper.