Provocations: Philosophy for Secondary School (Philosophy Foundation)

David Birch

ISBN 10: 1845908880 / ISBN 13: 9781845908881

Published by Crown House Publishing, 2014

About this Item

Small stain to front of DJ (pea-sized)and some rubbing along the edges of the DJ. Pages inside are clean and free from markings or creases. Binding is tight. BP/Education.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1668186730052

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Provocations: Philosophy for Secondary School (Philosophy Foundation)
• Publisher: Crown House Publishing
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845908880
• ISBN 13: 9781845908881
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Education

About this title

Synopsis

'This book is a superb provocation to philosophy itself ... It should be in every schoolroom, and every teacher s hands, as an instrument that will transform students interest and capacity across the whole range not just of their studies but their lives.'

From the Foreword by A. C. Grayling

Are human beings flawed?

Is murder an act of insanity or just plain thoughtlessness?

Do we need a soul?

From the fall of Icarus to the rise of Caesar, this practical book draws upon history, philosophy, literature and the world today to provoke students to think, question and wonder. It raises questions on the nature of evil, the power of science, belief in God, consumerism, utopia, the limits of freedom and a whole lot more. Divided into chapters on World, Self, Society and Others, this resource is written to give teachers the means to listen rather than teach, to allow the thoughts and ideas of students to form the heart of the lesson.

'Provocations' is a set of philosophy sessions designed for secondary school and predicated on the pedagogical methods of The Philosophy Foundation. These sessions are mature and challenging, exploring, amongst other things, Wagner and desire, Shakespeare and madness, Joan of Arc and gender, Faust and temptation, Nostradamus and time. They span the curriculum and provide an opportunity for teachers across a range of subjects to introduce a philosophical approach to their lessons. There are tips and suggestions throughout on how to use the book in the classroom. There is an extensive reading list for those who wish to explore the topics in greater depth, as well as an introduction to basic logic and guidelines to help students write their own sessions.

About the Author

David works with The Philosophy Foundation, teaching philosophy in primary and secondary schools throughout London.