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According to the speech “Talk to Teachers” delivered in 1963 by James Baldwin, civil inequality and racial discrimination weigh heavily on American society, particularly African Americans. The author considers historical circumstances, reasons, and present problems that have led to racism then and now. James Baldwin blames the government that creates racial discrimination conditions and proposes solutions for this old and new society’s wound. He appeals to young black students to break up the usual stereotypes about themselves as something less worthy and dignified, and aspire to pursue higher life goals. This is what he means when he writes, “the world is larger, and it belongs to you.” In other words, do not be lazy to educate yourself about your history and world history. Do your best to improve your lives and prove to others and, first of all, to yourself, that you are not what the majority think you are. One of the subjects I wish I had been taught in school was ethics. All of us should learn how to behave in society. This subset of philosophy teaches about morals, social standards, civilized behavior, and manners that are very important for us. I think that if we do not teach good manners such as courteous communication, setting up the table, wearing appropriate clothes, etc. society will break down. One of the most important ethical subjects is virtues. Unfortunately, we are very inadequate in terms of the main virtues such as justice, wisdom, courage, self-control, love of neighbor, truthfulness, and sincerity, fidelity and devotion, kindness and compassion, trust and faith, modesty and humility, the value of treating others fairly. In addition to being virtuous, a human being must understand and know other ethical values related to life, consciousness, activity, suffering, freedom of will, the purpose of human behavior. I think that if we do not include the virtues and values in our life, we will deteriorate into something animalistic. Knowledge of these values and virtues will help us to live better and more productive lives.