Learning objective 6-3: Philosophical perspectives

Indicators

• Identifies ideas from different philosophical perspectives.
• Describes ideas from various philosophical perspectives.
• Gives examples of ideas from various philosophical perspectives.

Possible context elaborations

• Identify an important philosophical question; for example, ‘What is the meaning of life?’
• Discuss the question from different philosophical perspectives:
  • Is happiness the main aim (Aristotle)?
  • Is a life of faith the main aim (religion)?
  • Is the main aim to do what brings about the greatest good for the greatest number (Utilitarianism)?
  • Is there no ultimate meaning (nihilism)?
• Identify different philosophical perspectives on the important questions under discussion.
• Research different perspectives using the Internet (for example, Wikipedia, Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy), library books, journals, and magazines such as Philosophy Now. Present findings in a variety of ways, written and oral.

Assessment for qualifications

See NCEA assessment: level 1 for suggestions of achievement standards and unit standards that could be used to assess this learning.

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Last updated October 24, 2011

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