Age Groups: 8 and up

Key Areas in Philosophy

• History of Philosophy
• Political Philosophy

Description:

In every part of the world, people have been asking big questions for thousands of years.  This workshop introduces a variety of thinkers from Africa, India, China and Europe, with a focus on the role of government, the structure of society, and the ways in which we relate to one another.

Possible Ontario Curriculum Ties (general and specific outcomes): 

1. Grade 7 and 8 History

• Compare methods of conflict resolution in both historical and contemporary situations
• Investigate and report on methods of conflict resolution employed in everyday life, at home, at school and in the community
• Compare and contrast historical conflict resolution strategies with those used today to resolve disputes at home, at school, and in the community
• Describe key characteristics of Canada, including social and economic conditions, the roles and contributions of various people and groups: internal and external pressures for change, and the political responses to these pressures

2. Language Arts, Grades 3-8

• Listening in order to understand and respond appropriately in a variety of situations for a variety of purposes
• Making inferences, extending understanding
• Read and demonstrate an understanding of texts
• Generate, gather and organize ideas and information
• Interactive strategies for speaking, including clarity and coherence, appropriate language
• Media literacy, especially with respect to critical analysis, making inferences, purpose and audience

3. Initiatives for ethno-cultural equity, character building, and the prevention of violence

 *All outcomes are as stated in the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum documents.