1-to-1 Tuition Philosophy & Critical Thinking - Bespoke Tuition by Arrangement
One to One Bespoke Tuition by Arrangement on any subject in the area of Philosophy
Dr Pete PhD Earth Science Philosophy Geology
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What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed50 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
Homework can be set if requested by the parent.Assessment
Assessment can be provided if requested by the parent.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 12
Beginner - Advanced Level
Philosophy Tuition - One to One Bespoke Tuition by Arrangement This class will be delivered according to the requests of the parent in terms of what subjects will be covered and a mutually agreed timetable. Please contact me for details. This covers any Philosophy topics including: Epistemology, Metaphysics and Morals - see below for more subjects: MORALS 1 - Utilitarianism: should we always act for the greater good EPISTEMOLOGY - "I think therefore I am" - Did Descartes prove we exist? PHILOSOPHY OF PERCEPTION - Do we (accurately) hallucinate the world all the time? MORALS 2 - Deontology: Kant and the Categorical Imperative EVOLUTION & HUMAN NATURE 1 - Do selfish genes make selfish people? PHILOSOPHY OF MIND - What is consciousness? What does it do and what is made of? MORALS 3 - Virtue Ethics: Aristotle and Eudemonia PERSONAL IDENTITY - What makes you the same person over time? FREE WILL - is the world pre-determined and does it matter? PERSONHOOD - What and who counts as a "person"? ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & THE ETHICS OF AI EMPIRICISM - Do we learn everything from the senses? PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE - How does science progress & how reliable is it? THE FERMI PARADOX - Why haven't we heard from aliens yet? MEANINGS OF LIFE - different approaches to finding meaning in life
Learning Goals
I aim to make the classes fun and engaging so that the student is more receptive to learning the pre agreed subject of the day.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Some Earth Science topics cover mass extinction events, global warming and climate ctastrophe. These subjects can be distressing for more sensative students.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Earth Scinece - Global Edition (14th Edition: 2022) - Tarbuck and Lutgens - Published by Pearsons
Earth Science - Hardback Edition - Samuel - Published by: Spaulding, Namowitz
https://geology.com/articles/what-is-earth-science.shtml
https://www.britannica.com/science/Earth-sciences
https://earth-science.org.uk/
Joined December, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
3 Degrees
Doctoral Degree from University of Nottingham
Master's Degree in Science from Imperial College London
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of Bristol
I have a BSC in Geology and an MSc in Geophysics.Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$60
per sessionMeets on demand
50 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-18
