Philosophy: Questions and Theories, Grade 12, University Preparation (HZT4U)
Critical Thinking About Michael Moore's documentary 'Bowling For Columbine' - Data Matrix
     
Student Exemplar Essay - Short Philosophy Essay - Money & The Pursuit of Wisdom - Paul Bryant
     
Philosophy Murder Mystery

David Fewson, West Hill C.I., Toronto D.S.B.

Key to the study of philosophy - and logic in particular - is the ability to distinguish valid from invalid statements, and sound from unsound arguments. Workshop affords students and teachers an opportunity to formulate, evaluate and defend logical assumptions. More than a mere "Who done it?" mystery, this activity tests the limits of reason and logic in a creative and engaging manner.

     

Summary of "Of the Standard of Taste" by David Hume

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Aesthetics Personal Journal Questions - A series of 10 questions for students to respond to.
     
Philosophy Best Work Critical Thinking Answers Rubric - Designed for philosophy, but great for any class. Descriptors for criteria are also included.
     
Some Do's and Don'ts for Arguments Sake - Brief student information sheet
     
Philosophy Ethics Test - Series of Short Answer and Extended Paragraph Questions
     
Course Introduction Activity - The Function of Education - Discussion Questions
     
Choosing the Units - Student Survey Sheet for Course Design and Direction
     
Philosophy Unit 1 Test: Readings - Introduction to Philosophy - Supported Opinion Questions
     
Student Essay Outline for Final Exam - Data Matrix for student use
     
Philosophy Seminar Rubric - 13 Criteria
     
Philosophy Seminar Enduring Understandings - Data Matrix with Philosophers already included. Easily adapted for any course.
     
Logic is Fun ! Your Logic Portfolio - Rubrics accompany this assignment
     
Student Self Assessment for Seminar Participation - Great for any class
     
New Philosophy Rubric - includes more detailed descriptors and criteria
     
Blank student use matrix for recording notes during student seminars - Great for any course.
     
Blank student data matrix for the article 'On Brainstorming and Bullshitting' by Kerry Walters which can be found either in TEACHING PHILOSOPHY 11 (1988), 301-313, or THE EXPERIENCE OF PHILOSOPHY, ed. Daniel Kolak and Raymond Martin (Belmont, CA.: Wadsworth, 1989), 14-27.
     
Some cases for ethics introduction and discussion
     
Kids say the Damndest things - on the day of the Seminar - OHT
     
Checklist for a Philosophy Essay - Mike Bowman
     
Philosophy Essay Feedback Form - Mike Bowman
     
Overview of the Essay Process for Philosophy - Mike Bowman
   
Revised Philosophy Essay Rubric - Mike Bowman
   
Original Philosophy Essay Rubric - Mike Bowman
   
Philosophy Essay Process Work Tracking Sheet - Mike Bowman
   
Student Use Philosophy Essay Checklist 1 - Mike Bowman
   
Student Use Philosophy Essay Checklist 2 - Mike Bowman
   
Philosophy Seminar Rubric - Mike Bowman
   
Student Thesis Explanation Sheet - Mike Bowman

 

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