Philosophy
High School
Social Studies
Course Description:
A challenging elective course that examines the foundations of logic, ethics and epistemology in the classical tradition. Primary sources from the classical world, particularly Greece, constitute the main emphasis of reading and discussion along with significant works by modern authors. A high degree of competence and confidence in reading and writing is encouraged.
Semester 1
Introduction to Philosophy
Topic 1: Background
Topic 2: Tools
Ethics
Topic 1: Normative
Topic 2: Non Normative
Politics
Topic 1: Politics
Topic 2: Modern
Semester 2
Note: if the following section is blank the course is 1 semester long
Epistemology
Topic 1: Classical
Topic 2: Modern
Metaphysics
Topic 1: Pro
Topic 2: Con
Topic 3: Metaphysics
Meaning of Life
Topic 1: Conclusion