Homeschool Philosophy Club for High Schoolers

*Important: Due to the discussion-based and interactive nature of the class, cameras are required to be kept on for the duration of class. Thank you! :)

The Homeschool Philosophy Club for High Schoolers is both a teacher and learner-led discussion-based class. It is ongoing club for homeschooled high schoolers with little to no background in philosophy to come together and join in relaxed but loosely guided philosophical conversations with their peers. Each week, I will start by introducing some topic choices and/or philosophical questions. Learners will be encouraged to explore what direction the conversation takes them in. I will help by providing prompts, guidance, moderation, and but also sharing relevant vocabulary, concepts, and/or theories when applicable. 

*Again, this class is both teacher and learner-directed. Therefore, topic choices will come from both the teacher and students as we explore the academic discipline of philosophy together. All topics are tied to different branches and elements within the academic discipline of philosophy.

Previous topic examples: origins of the academic discipline, philosophy and technology, philosophy of art, mythology and philosophy, philosophy and science fiction, philosophy and stories, philosophy and video games, exploring branches of philosophy, philosophical riddles, fallacies... 

PAST AND UPCOMING SCHEDULE (Since classes are learner-led, the schedule below applies specifically to the Friday 7:30 p.m. EST class but the schedule will be updated for other groups accordingly): 

*All topics are tied to different branches and elements within the academic discipline of philosophy.


2/14-  Philosophy of Language (Valentine-themed)
2/21 - Philosophy of Language cont.
2/28 - AI, Technology, and Human Relationships 
3/7 -   Philosophy of Technology (cont.)
3/14 - Philosophy of Technology  
3/21 -  Utopian and Dystopian Philosophies
3/28 - Outer Space: Philosophical, Metaphysical, and Ethical Reflections

       (*Note: The next subject for discussions may be subject to change depending on what the learners decide at the beginning of the meeting and if they have any different philosophical questions for the group)

Prior knowledge of philosophy is not required and advanced students may benefit more from 1:1 tutoring or my more formal academic series course.