"Philosophically Speaking"Philosophy is not about finding life’s answers. It’s about considering life’s questions.
This 10-day discussion-based class, for rising 9th-12th graders, introduces the vocabulary of philosophy and explores some of philosophy’s “greatest hits,” weaving together the work of specific philosophers (ancient and modern) with classic thought experiments and real-life examples. This practical philosophy class, modeled on an intro college philosophy class and taught by an instructor with undergraduate and graduate degrees in philosophy, provides a context for teens to think more deeply about the choices and experiences of their everyday lives, from ethics to artificial intelligence to identity, art, logic, "knowledge," and language. Because of the nature of the assignments, excellent reading skills (high school+ level) and the maturity to participate in thoughtful discussion are a must.
"[My daughter] truly loved the philosophy class, which she credits with really making her think!"
|
Copyright 2016-2024, Learning Outside the Box. All rights reserved.