Age Groups: 8 and up

Key Areas in Philosophy

• History of Philosophy
• Logic and Reasoning
• Ethics and Morality
• Metaphysics

Description:

Modern philosophy was built by many great thinkers, many of whom were women.  This workshop introduces students to a variety of female philosophers, from the Ancient Greeks to the modern era, covering everything from Ethics to Logic.  Meet and greet great minds like Hypatia, Teresa of Avila, Simone de Beauvoir and Ayn Rand. 

Ontario Curriculum Ties (general and specific outcomes): 

1. 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

2. Initiatives for character building

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