Philosophy Guide 2016 Review sheet (1)LI Yan, Shanghai Pinghe
Bilingual School
Nature of the subject Philosophy doing philosophy: To engage
students both intellectually and practically in philosophical
activities International-mindedness: In recognition of and
communication with multiple perspectives involved in particular
topics, concepts or themes that could bear and reflect global
significances,
The vision of the IB Philosophy course Radically Life changing:
I and others (metaphysical and epistemological), I and the world
(metaphysical and epistemological), I do (ethical), I with others
(ethical), I believe (aesthetical and ethical), I with the world
(metaphysical, aesthetical, ethical, religious)
Skilled-based Approach O.K.A.E: 1. Organizational skills 2.
Knowledge Skills 3. Analytical Skills 4. Evaluative Skills
Doing Philosophy: the art of teaching not philosophy but
philosophizing, the art not of teaching about philosophers but of
making philosophers of the students
A dynamic context: Doing Philosophy with the Optional theme, the
Core theme, the Prescribed text, the HL extension, the Internal
Assessment, the Philosophy Extended Essay
teaching with the exam in mind The examination IN MIND: To
situate preparation for the IB examination papers in Philosophy in
an innovative pedagogical perspective, to develop an appreciation
of the purpose the exam serves
Philosophy Aims T.E.A.A.A: Thinking inquisitively, Examining
culturally, Arguing purposively, Appreciating diversity, Applying
to the life world
