Examined Life

<p>In this book, the follow-up to the best-selling<i>Philosophy for Kids</i>, Dr. David White delves deeper into the philosophical questions kids (and adults) care about deeply. Through vibrant discussions and debate, the book offers ways teachers can help students grapple with age-old questions about the nature of friendship (Aristotle), time (Augustine), knowledge (Plato), existence of God (Aquinas), perception (Berkeley), freedom and society (Rousseau), and many more.<br><br>The book is divided into three sections. Part 1 presents primary source readings that will encourage discussion and debate; Part 2 offers easy-to-use activities that focus on the direct application of philosophy to areas such as critical thinking, language, and the arts; and Part 3 offers a unique perspective just for teachers—a philosophical look at how teachers can become more reflective philosophers themselves. This is an excellent teachers' handbook for using advanced philosophy in the classroom.<br><br>Grades 7-12</p> Preface Acknowledgments General Introduction The Genesis and Scope of This Book Suggestions for Using This Book Part I: Kids and Philosophy Introduction: Young Students and the Adventure of Philosophy Reasons to Study Philosophy Elements of Philosophy Primary Source Philosophy The Readings—Principles of Selection and Organization Some Ideas on Presenting or Teaching Philosophy Chapter 1 “Who Are My Friends Friendship (Aristotle) Chapter 2 “Where Has the Time Gone Time (Augustine) Chapter 3 “Do We Really Know What We Think We Know Knowledge (Plato) Chapter 4 Younger Students and the Existence of God Existence of God (Aquinas) Chapter 5 The Sound of a Tree Falling in the Forest . . Perception (Berkeley) Chapter 6 “I Don’t Want to Do What the Class Wants to Do Freedom and Society (Rousseau) Chapter 7 Freedom and Responsibility: Existentialism and Young Students Choice (Jean-Paul Sartre) Chapter 8 On Social Justice in a Violent World Social Justice and Nonviolence (Martin Luther King) Chapter 9 Feminism and Social Justice Feminism (bell hooks) Chapter 10 Technology: Servant or Destroyer Technology (Martin Heidegger) Part II: Education as Applied Philosophy Chapter 11 Critical Thinking and Artistic Creation Activity—Drama Chapter 12 The Oldest Cave Art: On Giftedness and Excellence Activity—Drawing Chapter 13 The Philosophy of French Funetics: An Essay in Applied Gifted Intelligence Activity—Language Acquisition Chapter 14 “The Bohemian Life”: Opera and Gifted Education Activity—Music Part III: A Philosophical Postlude Chapter 15 Gifted Education: The Event—and Advent—of Theory Chapter 16 “Edutainment”: Gifted Education and the Perils of Misusing Multiple Intelligences Chapter 17 Philosophy and Theory in the Study of Gifted Students Epilogue: Philosophical Visions and the Challenge of Education Additional Readings in Philosophy Index About the Author Common Core State Standards Alignment