Philosophy Project: Exploring Ideas, Debates, and Research

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Dive into the world of philosophy by embarking on a project that involves exploring philosophical ideas, engaging in debates, conducting research, presenting arguments, and drawing conclusions. Develop critical thinking skills and delve into thought-provoking questions. Choose a topic, conduct thorough research, and craft a compelling project that reflects your understanding of philosophical concepts.

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School Certificate in Philosophy Philosophy Project

What happens? Philosophical Foundations Introductory activities exploring philosophical ideas. Philosophical Debates Choose a topic to explore Philosophy Project Planning form Introduction (100 words) Research (750 words, 10 -12 sources) Discuss arguments (800 -1000 words) Conclusion (50 -100 words) Bibliography 2

Good Research Questions Pick something interesting Pick something you can find research material on Pick something controversial, where you can argue for your point of view Pick something which is important to society 3

Sample Project Titles Should sportsmen and sportswomen be paid the same? Should sport be compulsory in schools? Should experiments on human embryos be banned? Is gender fixed or chosen? Should we change our lifestyle to save the planet? Can I make a film to explore the theme of personal identity? Can I make a presentation to explore the question What is truth? 4

Assessment Criteria Grades 1 3 There is some evidence of project management and a limited degree of commitment is shown. An aim for the project is discernible and a question is chosen. Most of the source material is collated rather than analysed and some of it is not useful or relevant to the chosen question. The source range is modest (up to 6 sources) and the sources tend to be easy to access website with only limited academic content. There is some presentation of arguments and a conclusion is given.

Assessment criteria Grades 4 6 Project management is reasonable, with some degree of commitment shown. There is a reasonably clear aim and some thought goes into the choice of question. There is some analysis of source material and it is largely relevant to their chosen question. There is a reasonable range of sources (7 9) and some of these have some reasonable academic content. The project includes some background and presentation of arguments for and against. There is a reasonably clear conclusion

Assessment criteria Grade 7 9 An impressively managed project, showing commitment and dedication throughout, with a clearly focused aim and careful thought about the choice of question. Sources are analysed carefully (not simply summarized) in connection with the chosen question. Sources are carefully and fully referenced and the bibliography is complete. The student shows care in their choice of sources and uses a good range (10 12; not simply easy to access websites but sources with good academic content). They explain the background to the question and summarize arguments for and against in a clear, logical manner. They state a clear conclusion which can be defended using the evidence provided.