Unlike most of ancient greece where the arts were taught and valued, in the city-state of sparta, warfare dominated every aspect of life. spartan boys went to school to become strong and skilled soldiers. typical juvenile games were forbidden, since every spartan, regardless of age, was expected to practice self-discipline and self-denial.
what is the author’s viewpoint

neutral

The author's viewpoint in the excerpt is neutral. The author does not show whether or not he feels that warfare dominating every aspect of life is positive or negative. He does use strong language to show the importance of warfare in the city-state of Sparta with the words "dominated", "strong and skilled", and "forbidden". While these are powerful words, they do not indicate that the author is positive or negative.

research question: do the predicted benefits of genetic enhancements outweigh the possible negative consequences of this technology?  

what information do i need to research in order to answer this question?  

-predicted benefits of genetic enhancements

-negative consequences of genetic enhancements

-existing, if any, consequences of the new technology

-possible consequences if the technology is perfected

what sources will have the information?

-scientific research documents or news articles summarizing research

-articles in science and medical journals, magazines, and electronic databases

-books

-experts at genetics: geneticists, scientists, professors

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b. and i with my fighting heart, i thought at

first / to steal up to him [the cyclops].   the cyclops’ actions first odysseus to take

action after killing his men and trapping in the cave revealed his intent of

doing them harm.   that is why odysseus

blinded him to enable him and his men to escape.