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4 Day Camp FUN Philosophy1: Metaphysics, Consciousness, Epistemology, Psychology
Completed by 55 learners
Ages 11-16
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Number of reviews:(299 reviews)
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4x per week, 1 week
3-18 learners per class
50 min
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Welcome to my 4 Day Camp on "Fun Philosophy". We will cover all the essentials for understanding the basics of Modern Philosophy. Including Epistemology, Metaphysics and Philosophy of Mind, Psychology and Perception. Classes will be in a lecture style using multi-media PowerPoint slides with opportunities for questions. We will cover the following topics: 1) UTILITARIANISM: Should we always act for the greater good? 2) EPISTEMOLOGY: I think therefore I am: Did Descartes Prove We Exist.... maybe not! 3) PHILOSOPHY OF MIND & PSYCHOLOGY: What is consciousness? What is it made of and what is it for? 4) PSYCHOLOGY OF SELF & PERSONAL IDENTITY: What makes you the same person over time? Could you survive teleporting? Please contact me if you have any further questions or need any other information.
Learning Goals
To think and learn without realising it, because you are having fun!
By the end of the series the learner will have a really good grasp of all the main categories in Philosophy.
They will have a great grounding in the how to make and analyse rational logical arguments.
They will have practiced critical thinking.
And will have learnt an up to date version of most of the key issues that Philosophers debate in Modern Western Philosophy.Other Details
Learning Needs
Structured lecture classes, so participation optional, relieves anxiety
Mixed media slides for different learning styles
Engaging topics keeps attention
Slides can be seen before class
Parental Guidance
This course discusses whether we are in a simulation or otherwise being fooled about our existence. We also use the Trolley Problem as a cartoon illustration as a thought experiemnt for moral choices where the person has to choose whether to direct a tram to run over 1 person or 5 people. It is done in a light hearted very abstract manner but some more sensative students might find it distressing.
Pre-Requisites
No previous experience required but please note this is not a basic class, so younger students may find it more challenging unless they are already very keen on this subject.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
This course uses the following sources - which all have further references if needed:
EPISTEMOLOGY:
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/perception-episprob/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rene_Descartes
METAPHYSICS of Perception, Mind & Time:
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/perception-problem/
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/time/
PERSONAL IDENTITY:
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/identity-personal/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_identity
CONSCIOUSNESS:
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/consciousness/
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/zombies/
Meet the teacher
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 PhD in Philosophy and have taught these classes may times - they are my favourites to teach and the students all love exploring these fun topics with me.Reviews
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