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East Asian Philosophy
Philosophy for Teens (1): {17 Week Semester} I Think Therefore I Am
Kathy Wilder
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(437)
In this semester class we will explore logic and reasoning in our daily lives.
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
In this 17 week semester long class (The class meets 2x per week) the teacher will use the book Harry Stottlemeir's Discovery to explore a different democratic situation each week.The situations covered create mental engagement and thinking about thinking. Learners are not looking for answers. Learners are encouraged to engage in prolonged questioning, and perform self-initiated tests on the situations being discussed. The focus is on how to teach ourselves logic by examining the results of...
The following reasoning skills will be developed: Deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, sequential reasoning, analogical reasoning, drawing inferences, coming to conclusions, use of evidence, focused inquiry, making sense of phenomena, and being able to see the "big picture".
I have been a student of philosophy for most of my life. I studied for 4 years with Rich Piscopo, a student of Matt Lipman whose teachings this class is based on.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Philosophy by its very nature raises questions. This course will challenge the students to question everything they think they know. This can lead to uncomfortable conversations within a family structure.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(437)
Greetings and welcome to our classroom adventure, where curiosity takes the reins! I'm Kathy, your guide on this exciting journey of exploration. In our classroom, we embrace The Socratic Method, believing that questions fuel our learning...
Group Class
$850
for 34 classes2x per week, 17 weeks
50 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
1-8 learners per class
