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?

the ability to think clearly and make good decisions

an Ancient Greek philosopher famous for his style of questioning

a teaching style attributed to Socrates that involves asking questions

a person's way of understanding, experiencing and responding to the world

a story where characters or events represent deeper ideas or messages

ideal concepts that reflect the true nature of things

an Ancient Greek philosopher known for his theory of the forms

something that actually exists and is not imagined

an Ancient Greek philosopher remembered for his practical approach to knowledge

an acceptance that something is true without the need for proof

a person's fundamental worldview that shapes how they see the world and live their life

facts or information that support an idea

a 20th century philosopher best known for his work on ethics and bliks

the ability to shape or change someone's beliefs, thoughts or actions

a particular way of thinking or viewing something

a set of attitudes, beliefs and practices. People who follow a religion are religious

core beliefs that guide how a person behaves and makes decisions

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