Philosophy for Teens: Questioning Life's Big Ideas (Grades 7-12)

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Synopsis
What is love? Is lying always wrong? Is beauty a matter of fact, or a matter of taste? What is discrimination?The answers to these questions, and more, are examined in Philosophy for Teens: Questioning Life's Big Ideas, an in-depth, teenager-friendly look at the philosophy behind everyday issues. The authors examine some of life's biggest topics, such as:lying,cheating,love,beauty,the role of government,hate, andprejudice.Both sides of the debates are covered on every issue, with information from some of the world's most noted philosophers included in a conversational style that teenagers will love. Each chapter includes discussions questions, thought experiments, exercises and activities, and community action steps to help students make reasoned, informed decisions about some of life's greatest debates.Examining life's big ideas and discovering their own opinions have never been easier or more exciting for today's teens.Grades 7-12
Copyright:
2007

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
200 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781000495188
Related ISBNs:
9781032143040, 9781593632021, 9781003237167
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Taylor & Francis Group.
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Education
Grade Levels:
Seventh grade, Eighth grade, Ninth grade, Tenth grade, Eleventh grade, Twelfth grade
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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