Philosophy: Question Everything – How do we make sense of the world?

Have you ever argued with someone and felt certain you were right, and then realize later that maybe you weren’t? Have you ever wondered whether you truly have free will? Have you ever asked yourself what it means to be human? If you are interested in questions like those, or if you are simply trying to understand how the world works, this course is for you. Through philosophical inquiry, we will question the assumptions that shape our beliefs about meaning, truth, and what it means to be human. We will read classic and contemporary philosophical texts, participate in thought experiments, analyze case studies, and engage in discussion and debate to challenge our deeply held ways of thinking. This course will help make philosophy relevant and meaningful to your life and the world around you. Expect to be surprised, challenged, and sometimes uncomfortable as you rethink what you believe and why, and discover that asking great questions is one of the most powerful ways to make sense of the world.

The class counts as English credit.
Honors and standard levels

• Interests: None
• Grades: 11th, 12th
• Subjects: BVR-X, English