a set of reasons given to support a conclusion

a tool used in philosophy which involves thinking clearly and making valid arguments

the study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and values

a deep and important question about life or existence that doesn’t have a straightforward answer

Exploring philosophy

Religious education

Socrates: questioning worldviews

Plato: exploring worldviews

Aristotle: applying worldviews

R M Hare: worldviews in modern philosophy

Worldviews and religious education

In this unit pupils are introduced to the idea of philosophy through an overview of key Greek thinkers. From this they will focus on R M Hare and the idea that all humans have a worldview. This will lay foundations for all the work they will do in RE in Key Stage 3.

Blik: how do I interpret the world around me?

a type of argument that includes multiple conclusions

a statement that provides evidence for the conclusion

Put the components of the argument below in the order they must logically follow.

an argument where the conclusion follows from the premises

an argument where the conclusion is guaranteed to be true

All men are mortal. Socrates is a man. Therefore Socrates is mortal.

All cats are animals. My pet is a cat. Therefore my pet is an animal.

All dogs can fly. Rex is a dog. Therefore Rex can fly.

Match the following types of argument to the correct examples.

What is it called when reasons are given to support an idea?

Why do people usually give reasons when they are arguing?

deciding what to wear based on the weather

Which of these is an example of someone using reasons in their everyday life?

Put the following steps for making an argument in the correct order.

When someone says 'that argument does not work', they mean that the {{}} don't connect.

Exploring philosophy

Lesson outcome