Credit Value:
1.0
Course Description:
This course enables students to acquire an understanding of the nature of philosophy and philosophical reasoning skills and to develop and apply their knowledge and skills while exploring specialized branches of philosophy (the course will cover at least three of the following branches: metaphysics, ethics, epistemology, philosophy of science, social and political philosophy, aesthetics). Students will develop critical thinking and philosophical reasoning skills as they formulate and evaluate arguments related to a variety of philosophical questions and theories. They will also develop research and inquiry skills related to the study and practice of philosophy.
Prerequisite:
Any university or university/college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies
Ministry Policy Documents:
The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9 to 12: Social Sciences and Humanities (revised, 2013)
Text Resources:
All resources provided and referenced within the modules are available online
Required Software/Equipment:
At a minimum, students should have access to:
- Computer
- internet connection (high speed is preferable since some demonstrations and lessons may take a long time to download on a dial-up connection)
- media player (to view streaming video) generally a free download, if not already included with Internet Explorer
- word processing software
- graphics software, where the product can be saved in a standard format like .jpg or .gif
- other media hardware like a scanner, camera / digital camera, microphone, video / digital video camera (not necessary to have all, but should have some)