Here is the video I spoke about in todays lesson (21.9.12)
Just watch this, take notes if you wish. It should be challenging as well as stimulating...
You only have to look at part one of this clip.
I gave out some discussion topics to consider. We shall look at these next week.
THERE IS NO SAFETY NET! IF YOU DON'T DO THE WORK, I WILL NOT SAVE YOU FROM YOURSELF!!!
The theory
Reading:
This is more than just a summary. It covers the main points of Kant well and summarises his argument at the end. There are evaluative points too
Here is a different summary, with evaluations as well.
Really simply table layout of the strengths and weaknesses
A very detailed powerpoint about Kant. Lots of images and interestingly laid out.
Links:
The Stanford Encyclopaedia of Philosophy
This is THE philosophy website for serious people. It is rigorous and clear. Use this if you want the authoritative views of serious scholars. It goes into a lot of depth, but the time spent researching it will be beneficial, I promise you.
This takes you to a page with an enormous number of resources, revision guides, powerpoints, past paper questions, model answers etc. PUT IT ON YOUR FAVOURITES LIST!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuWU9aBUVz8
Here is an excellent 28 minute video about Kants Categorical Imperative.
Kant and the Categorical Imperative video notes.doc
This work sheet is designed to go with the video above.
Kant in a nutshell mixed up.doc
Download this sheet - you could almost use it as an essay plan... however it's all in the wrong order!
You have to cut and paste the boxes in the right order.
Don't worry I'll give you the correct order next lesson.