Area of Learning: SOCIAL STUDIES Philosophy Grade 12 — BIG IDEAS Philosophy is a Philosophy provides Examining questions While philosophical questions often discipline that examines tools for investigating in philosophy allows people examine issues with no definitive the fundamental nature meaning and fostering to question their assumptions answers, logic and reasoned of knowledge, reality, understanding of different and better understand arguments can show which answers and existence. ways of thinking. their own beliefs. have more or less value. Learning Standards Curricular Competencies Content Students are expected to be able to do the following: Students are expected to know the following: Use philosophical inquiry processes and reasoning skills to respond methods of reasoning and argument in philosophy to arguments and questions related to major issues in philosophy metaphysical theories about the nature of reality Assess the relevance of philosophical ideas for everyday life and current epistemological theories about knowledge and truth social and political issues social and political philosophy Analyze philosophical ideas and assess their significance (significance) theories of morality, ethics, and aesthetics Compare the justification for different philosophical perspectives after investigating points of contention and the strengths and weaknesses of various arguments (evidence) Compare and contrast continuity, change, and divergence of ideas, disciplines, and schools of thought (continuity and change) Assess the development and impact of diverse ideas and systems of thought (cause and consequence) Explain different philosophical perspectives by considering the norms, values, worldviews, and beliefs of the philosophers who developed them (perspective)
Area of Learning: SOCIAL STUDIES — Philosophy Grade 12 BIG IDEAS Philosophy is a discipline that examines the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. Philosophy provides tools for investigating meaning and fostering understanding of different ways of thinking. Examining questions in philosophy allows people to question their assumptions and better understand their own beliefs. While philosophical questions often examine issues with no definitive answers, logic and reasoned arguments can show which answers have more or less value. Learning Standards Curricular Competencies Content Students are expected to be able to do the following: Use philosophical inquiry processes and reasoning skills to respond to arguments and questions related to major issues in philosophy Assess the relevance of philosophical ideas for everyday life and current social and political issues Analyze philosophical ideas and assess their significance (significance) Compare the justification for different philosophical perspectives after investigating points of contention and the strengths and weaknesses of various arguments (evidence) Compare and contrast continuity, change, and divergence of ideas, disciplines, and schools of thought (continuity and change) Assess the development and impact of diverse ideas and systems of thought (cause and consequence) Explain different philosophical perspectives by considering the norms, values, worldviews, and beliefs of the philosophers who developed them (perspective) Students are expected to know the following: methods of reasoning and argument in philosophy metaphysical theories about the nature of reality epistemological theories about knowledge and truth social and political philosophy theories of morality, ethics, and aesthetics
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