236A Philosophy H

 Gr 11 & 12 | 3 Credits | Semester-Long | 5x per Cycle

Philosophy is an honors course that asks each student to reflect on their intellectual experience and to consider the nature of knowledge and the purpose, methodology, and dilemmas involved in the various areas of study. Themes include logic and rationalism; the senses and empiricism; ethics; and the relationship between intuition, science and faith. Writings will include selections from Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Descartes, Locke, Hume, Kant, Sartre, Nietzsche, Rand, Sagan, amongst others. This course is writing intensive and requires students to critique several philosophical essays and other scholarly works. Students are expected to demonstrate a high degree of mastery of these readings in seminar-style discussions.

Essential Skills in the Philosophy Classroom

Students will read, watch, and listen to understand.

Students will think critically in the pursuit of knowledge and search for truth.

Students will communicate persuasively and narratively.