Take a Stand!: Classroom Activities That Explore Philosophical Arguments That Matter to Teens

ISBN-13: 9781646320691 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 146 str.

Sharon Kaye

Opis

Take a Stand! (grades 9-12) helps teens develop critical thinking skills by examining debates on issues directly relevant to their lives (that you won't find in most classroom materials).

Spis treści

Acknowledgments Preface Introduction Part I: Technology Chapter 1: Are Video Games a Waste of Time? Chapter 2: Is It Rude to Text in Class? Chapter 3: Should Parents Limit Kids’ Screen Time Chapter 4: Should Teachers Be Replaced With Technology? Part II: Mental Health Chapter 5: What Is the Meaning of Life? Chapter 6: Is Seeking Happiness More Important Than Making Money? Chapter 7: Are Prescription Drugs a True Path to Wellness? Chapter 8: Should Young People Be Allowed to Choose Their Own Religion? Part III: Relationships Chapter 9: What Is the Purpose of Friendship? Chapter 10: Is It Wrong to Be Selfish? Chapter 11: Is It Wrong to Eat Meat? Chapter 12: What Do People Owe to the Environment? Part IV: Sex Chapter 13: What Is Gender? Chapter 14: Is Monogamy Necessary? Chapter 15: Is Pornography Immoral? Chapter 16: When Is a Person Ready To Have Sex? About the Author About the Contributors

O autorze

For the past several years, Sharon M. Kaye, Ph.D., has taught philosophy to high school students through the Carroll-Cleveland Philosophers' Program, which won the 2006 American Philosophical Association Award for Excellence and Innovation in Philosophy Programs. She currently serves as professor of philosophy at John Carroll University in Cleveland, OH.