Cardinal Leger Secondary School
Religion Department
Course Name:
Philosophy
Ministry Guidelines: Social Sciences and
Humanities, 2000
Course Code:
Teacher:
Textbook:
HZT 4U1
Level:
Room:
Replacement Cost:
Number:
Philosophy: A Text
with Readings
University
$110.00
Course Overview:
This course addresses three (or more) of the main areas of philosophy: metaphysics, logic, epistemology, ethics, social and
political philosophy, and aesthetics. Students will learn critical thinking skills, the main ideas expressed by philosophers from
a variety of the world’s traditions, how to develop and explain their own philosophical ideas, and how to apply those ideas to
contemporary social issues and personal experiences. The course will also help students refine skills used in researching and
investigating topics in philosophy.
Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian
and world studies
Curriculum Strands and Overall Expectations:
Metaphysics: Overall Expectations
Summarize the main questions, concepts, and theories of metaphysics;
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of responses to some of the main questions of metaphysics defended by some major
philosophers and schools of philosophy, and defend their own responses;
Logic and the Philosophy of Science: Overall Expectations
Identify the main questions in formal and informal logic, and in the philosophy of science;
Apply logical and critical thinking skills in practical contexts, and in detecting logical fallacies;
Demonstrate an understanding of how philosophical questions apply to disciplines such as physics, mathematics, and
psychology;
Epistemology: Overall Expectations
Identify the main questions, concepts, and theories of epistemology; evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of responses to
some of the main questions of epistemology
Defended by some major philosophers and schools of philosophy, and defend their own responses;
Ethics: Overall Expectations
Demonstrate an understanding of the main questions, concepts, and theories of ethics;
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of responses to ethical questions and moral problems defended by some major
philosophers and schools of philosophy, and defend their own responses;
Social and Political Philosophy: Overall Expectations
Demonstrate an understanding of the main questions, concepts, and theories of social and political philosophy;
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the responses to the main questions of social and political philosophy defended by
some major philosophers and schools of philosophy, and defend their own responses.
Aesthetics: Overall Expectations
Demonstrate an understanding of the main questions, concepts, and theories of aesthetics;
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of responses to some of the main questions of aesthetics defended by some major
philosophers, and defend their own responses.
Research and Inquiry Skills: Overall Expectations
Effectively use a variety of print and electronic sources and telecommunications tools in research;
Effectively communicate the results of their inquiries.
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Religion Department
Evaluation:
Evaluation will be based on unit tests, assignments, reflections, and group work.
Term Work
70%
Knowledge and Understanding
25%
Thinking
25%
Communication
25%
Application
25%
Final Assessment
30%
Formal Examination
20%
Culminating Task
10%
Course Total
Learning Skills and Work Habits
Responsibility
Organization
Independent Work
Collaboration
Initiative
Self-Regulation
100%
E= Excellent G=Good S=Satisfactory N= Needs Improvement
Fulfills responsibility and commitments.
Takes responsibility for and manages own behavior.
Devises and follows a plan and process for completing tasks.
Establishes priorities and manages time
Independently monitors, assesses, and revises plans to complete tasks
and meet goals.
Uses class time to complete tasks.
Accepts various roles and an equitable share of work in a group.
Builds healthy peer-to-peer relationships.
Looks for and acts on new ideas and opportunities.
Approaches new tasks with a positive attitude.
Sets own goals and monitors progress towards achieving them.
Seeks clarification or assistance when needed.
Missed/Late/Incomplete Assignments
It is the student’s responsibility to address missed, late, or incomplete assignments. Students are
expected to complete assignments and to adhere to assignment deadlines as follows:
Due Date
A due date is set by the teacher.
10% Penalty Zone
1 school day late – 3%
2 school days late – 6%
3 school days late – 10%
Maximum penalty of 10%
Closure Date
Once the closure date has
passed, work is considered
incomplete and a mark of zero
applies.
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