Length: Semester
Recommended background: No recommended background necessary; as this is a literacy-rich subject, English and/or History grades could be used as an indicator of suitability
Content:
In Stage 1 Philosophy, students explore philosophical issues drawn from one or more of the following areas:
This subject involves the rational investigation of questions about existence, knowledge and ethics, to which there are no simple answers. Investigation of these problems through the study of Philosophy requires skills of critical reasoning, developed through an understanding of reasoning and the foundations of argument analysis.
Philosophy promotes respect for intellectual integrity as a human value and develops students’ skills to engage in philosophical argument.
This course leads to Stage 2 Philosophy and should also be considered good preparation for other Stage 2 literacy-rich subjects such as Legal Studies.
Assessment:
Students’ performance will be determined according to the subject’s Performance Standards, as outlined by the SACE Board. Grades A to E will be used for reporting purposes.