Do NowDirections:

Brainstorm by yourself what you think the top 7 questions are that every human should wrestle with and try to answer before they die.

Example:1. What happens after I die?

EQ: What is the point of Philosophy?

SWBAT define what philosophy is.

Agenda1. Do Now2. Prayer/News and Notes3. Write down EQ and objectives4. Activote- Pre-Assessment about Philosophy5. PowerPoint on Philosophy/5 minute

philosopher video6. Pictures of Philosophy7. Ticket Out8. HW: Study for Quiz on the different types of

philosophy and the definition of philosophy.

What is philosophy?Philosophy

Love of wisdom and a search for life’s meaning

What does all of philosophy search for?

Five Minute Philosopher

Questions that philosophy explores… THE BIG THREE Where do we come from? Why are we here? Where do we go? What is good? What is beautiful? Do we have free will? Does God exist? Does the world around us 

exist? What is a person? What is truth? What is evil? What is the relationship

between mind and body?

Ticket Out1. Philosophy literally means love of_______.2. While scientists do experiments to find out

information, philosophers use _______ to come to conclusions.

3. If we are mostly studying the meaning of life, what area of Philosophy will we be focusing on?

4. Which branch of philosophy studies beauty?5. Why are we not exactly positive about what

Socrates taught?

Do Now Kanye's Good LifeWatch this music video Kanye West and his definition of

“The Good Life”.

Directions:Watch this video and write 5-7 sentences about what is The Good Life for YOU as a teenager in the year 2012. Things to consider: What makes teenagers happy? What do teenagers think is worth striving for? What is the meaning of life for teenagers?

EQ: What is THE GOOD LIFE? SWBAT define what is The GOOD in

philosophy. SWBAT compare and contrast the two

classes of THE GOOD.

Agenda1. Do Now- The GOOD LIFE2. Prayer/News and Notes3. Quiz- Types of Philosophy4. Quick Review-Think/Pair/Share Question5. Cartoons about Philosophy- Do you get it?6. Lecture: What is THE GOOD?7. Explain Poster/Research Paper Philosopher

Project

Turn to your partner and tell them, in one sentence, what does philosophy explore?

What is the “Good” in Philosophy? Achieving the “Good” means you flourish

(or become the best you can be) Example 1: It is “Good” to be an honest

person, because being honest pushes you towards being the best person you can be

Example 2: It is “Good” to receive an education, because being educated helps you flourish in life

What are the two classes of Good? Personal Good: In Philosophy, personal good

is focused on an individual person and what it takes for the individual person to flourish

Common Good: In Philosophy, common good, is focused on the larger community/society and what it takes for the larger group to flourish

Do Now Day 3Directions: Answer the questions. You may use

your notes.1. What are the two types of THE GOOD?2. In your own words, what is the

definition of THE GOOD?3. What does the word philosophy mean?4. What type of philosophy would you

study to answer the question: “What is real?”

5. Is there anything in life you should NEVER question?

Agenda1. Do Now2. Prayer/News and Notes3. Explain Philosophy Project4. Assign Groups5. Introduce Socrates (YouTube Clips)- Notes6. Time to read with group and take notes on

Socrates (Remember- if you choose Mountainous the teacher CANNOT HELP YOU)

7. Ticket Out

7th Period1. Mac (poster)2. Jeromy3. Blake (map and poster)4. Christine (poster)5. Toffer (poster)6. Brandon (poster)7. Ben (poster)

Philosophy Project1.GROUP: Read about the philosophies of

three of the great Greek philosophers: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle and 1 Christian thinker: Mark

2. GROUP: Become bumper sticker philosophers! Pithy People! Come up with a bumper sticker that summarizes their philosophy.

3. INDIVIDUAL: Write a research paper discussing the four philosophers and their vision of the THE GOOD LIFE.

Philosophy ProjectBumper Sticker Philosophy

More Bumper Sticker Ideas

The end project will have five bumper stickers summarizing each philosopher’s credo, Mark’s, and YOURS. They will also write a paragraph analyzing each philosopher’s vision of the Good Life, Mark’s vision of the Good Life, and YOURS!

Socrates The Death of Socrates http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FZzAoD5VdE Bill and Ted Step 1: Admit you know nothing Step 2: Pursue knowledge because that improves

your soul AND YOU WILL KNOW WHAT IS GOOD AND RIGHT

Step 3: If you have knowledge, you will choose good Step 4: If you choose good you will improve your

soul and achieve happiness Step 5: You aim for happiness because your soul

lives forever

Philosophy Group Names: Heritage• Rousseau: a political philosopher, responsible for work on the

“Social Contract”- Humberto/Victor-• Descartes: the father of modern philosophy and challenged the

works of Aristotle- Emerald/Michelle S./Josie-• Machiavelli: a ruthless political philosopher notoriously known for

encouraging treachery and deceitfulness- Harriet/Michelle F/Daisy T.

Nietzsche: an existentialist philosopher who challenged Christian morality: Andrea/Karen/Stacy

St. Thomas Aquinas: one of the greatest Christian Philosophers, merging Aristotle and Christian theology- Carissa/Denisse/Michelle C.

Spinoza: thought the universe was God and we were all part of it- Rodrigo/Edgar

Hobbes: political philosopher and despised in his day for being an Atheist- George/Jenny

Blessed Duns Scotus: a medieval philosopher responsible for mixing Franciscan theology and classic philosophy Cindy/Yarely

Philosophy Group Names: Non-Heritage• Rousseau: a political philosopher, responsible for work on the

“Social Contract”- Surae/Brandon Brown• Descartes: the father of modern philosophy and challenged the

works of Aristotle- Mac/Blake/Ravin• Machiavelli: a ruthless political philosopher notoriously known for

encouraging treachery and deceitfulness- Christine/Amal/Jeromy Nietzsche: an existentialist philosopher who challenged Christian

morality: Jasmyn/Paige St. Thomas Aquinas: one of the greatest Christian Philosophers,

merging Aristotle and Christian theology- Toffer/Ben/Clydie Spinoza: thought the universe was God and we were all part of it-

Task for Today1. Read about Socrates with your group2. Take notes3. If time, come up with bumper sticker

Day 3: Ticket Out1. Why is THE GOOD important?2. What are the types of good?3. Why did Socrates think democracy was a

bad idea?4. Socrates said to question ___________!

Philosophy Group Names: Non-Heritage• Rousseau: a political philosopher, responsible for work on the

“Social Contract”-• Descartes: the father of modern philosophy and challenged

the works of Aristotle-• Machiavelli: a ruthless political philosopher notoriously known

for encouraging treachery and deceitfulness- Nietzsche: an existentialist philosopher who challenged

Christian morality: greatest Christian Philosophers, merging Aristotle and Christian theology-

Spinoza: thought the universe was God and we were all part of it-

Hobbes: political philosopher and despised in his day for being an Atheist-

Blessed Duns Scotus: a medieval philosopher responsible for mixing Franciscan theology and classic philosophy-

Plotinus: the last of the great Greek philosophers-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r5wjXl8IEE

DO NOW1. What is the Socratic Method?2. Socrates said the first step towards

knowledge is admitting you know…3. Why was Socrates called the “Gadfly of

Athens”?4. Summarize how Socrates said one could

achieve The Good Life.5. How did Socrates die? What did they

charge him with?

Plato

EQ: What is the GOOD LIFE according to Plato?

SWBAT explain the Cave Allegory of Plato.SWBAT define Gnosticism.SWBAT explain Plato’s version of the Good

Life.

CLASS AGENDA

Part I Part II

Class Agenda:1. Meet Plato!2. Famous for…the

CAVE ALLEGORY: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTWwY8Ok5I0

3. Read and notes on Plato with group- finish Sections 1-3

Class Agenda1. Gnosticism2. Matrix3. Finish Sections 4

and 5 with group

Meet Plato!

The

Academ

y

Socrates

The CaveAllegory

The Republic

Wrestler

Cave Allegory http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTWwY8Ok

5I0

Draw the Cave Allegory on the back of your notes on Plato. Summarize the Cave Allegory in 1-3 sentences.

5. Explain the Cave Allegory.6. What two things does Plato say you need to live The Good Life?7. Who runs the government in The Good Life for Plato?

EQ: What is the Good Life according to Aristotle?SWBAT define what The Golden Mean is.SWBAT explain Aristotle’s view of virtue. SWBAT explain Aristotle’s view of The Good Life. “The Golden Mean” Virtue as a habit

What is the “Golden Mean”?To live in moderation. Moderation means

AVOIDING THE EXTREMES. Not too much and not too little of something.

RASH! COURAGE COWARDICE

RASH COURAGE COWARDICE

Example: Johnny Knoxville-Too much courage can lead to foolishness, injury, death

Example: Nelson Mandela-Courage is important, his courage helped him stand up and fight the rights of black Africans

-Germans who went along with Hitler-Not enough courage and you can get involved things that have terrible results- genocide

TOO MUCH COURAGE

NOT ENOUGH COURAGE

InsincerePromiscuity

Friendly Crabby

Insincere FRIENDLY CRABBY

-SNOOKI-too friendly- means you’re insincere, promiscuous

-Sandra Bullock-she is sincere in her interest in him, does not use him for any other purpose

-KANYE WEST-crabby, not friendly, makes other feel unworthy

TOO FRIENDLY TOO FRIENDLY 2!

UNFRIENDLY!

? Spend your money

responsibly

?

? Being entertaining and funny

?

Do Now1. What is the “Golden Mean” according to

Aristotle?2. What is the excess of “friendly” on both

ends? Give an example for each.

3. What is the excess of “spending your money responsibly” on both ends? Give an example for each.

? FRIENDLY ?

Example: Example: Example?

? Spend your money responsibly

?

Example? Example? Example?

AristotleSWBAT define what The Golden Mean is.SWBAT explain Aristotle’s view of virtue (how do

you become virtuous). SWBAT explain Aristotle’s view of happiness.

What is the GOOD LIFE for Aristotle? Aristotle believed the only thing that all

humans strived for was happiness. The reason we strive for happiness is

because happiness is the only thing that is an end in itself.

Examples…?

What did Aristotle say humans had to do to achieve happiness? A person must lead a VIRTUOUS life Virtue = Living the Golden Mean

How do you act virtuously? You have to practice doing the right

thing, over and over. It is hard at first, but it gets easier with

practice. Examples…?

Ticket Out: Name the correct philosopher for each statement.1. Who was the “gadfly” of Athens?2. Who said live the “Golden Mean”?3. Who was a wrestler?4. Who taught Plato?5. Who taught Aristotle?6. Who said the Good Life is acquiring

knowledge through questioning to improve your soul?

Practice Bumper Sticker PhilosophyVoldemort- “Death to Harry, life to the Dark Arts.”

Stewie “I may be little, but I can cause BIG trouble.”

3. Bella in Twilight- “It SUCKS to be without Edward.”5. Mr. Contreraz-“Burn the Byrne!”

DO NOWDo the “Which Philosophers” worksheet BY

YOURSELF. You may use your notes and readings to help you. This is for a grade!

Also- take out your note packets- I will be checking those for a homework grade. tgtty

7th Hour1. Ben2. Mac3. Blake4. Rodrigo5. Jenny M.

Agenda1. Do Now2. Prayer/News and Notes3. Correct Do Now4. Review Game- Which philosopher5. Introduce the Research Paper6. MLA introduction7. MLA Practice8. Ticket Out

EQ: What makes a research paper different from other papers?SWBAT create in-text citations using MLA

Format.

Do Now1. In your own words, write the definition of

plagiarism.2. What are ways that people can avoid

plagiarism?

Agenda1. Do Now2. Prayer/News and Notes3. Introduce MLA Format/Lecture4. Practice with MLA Format5. Review Bumper Stickers- What makes a good

one6. Time to finish bumper stickers- Turn in group

draft to teacher7. Time to begin brainstorming8. Ticket Out9. HW- quotes for brainstorm

What makes a good bumper sticker?Make sure your bumper sticker covers the

WHOLE philosophy, not just a detail.Which is better for Socrates?A. If you believe in it- die for it!

B. A life full of questions is a full life indeed.

What makes a good bumper sticker?Make sure your bumper sticker covers the

WHOLE philosophy, not just a detail.Which is better for Plato?

A. Wrestle to find out what is real.

B. School = cool! Start your own! Search for knowledge!

Research Paper TopicsStraight Ahead: What is THE GOOD LIFE

according to the Greek and Christian philosophers?

Uphill/Mountainous: What is THE GOOD LIFE according to the Greek philosophers and does it compliment or contradict the Christian idea of THE GOOD LIFE?

MLA CITATION

Why use MLA Citation? Use MLA in-text citations if you use a

direct quote Use MLA in-text citations if you closely

quote a text, so close that it is not really paraphrased

MLA Citation for a Single Author The tendency to come to terms with difficult

experiences is referred to as a "purification process" whereby "threatening or painful dissonances are warded off to preserve intact a clear and articulated image of oneself and one’s place in the world" (Sennett 11).

RULE- (Author’s Last Name Only Pg. #). At the end of the sentence AUTHOR Page Number

MLA Citation- NO Author Several critics of the concept of the

transparent society ask if a large society would be able to handle the complete loss of privacy ("Surveillance Society" 115).

RULE- (Title Pg #). “Article Title” Book Title

Article or Book Title Page Number

MLA Citation if you mention the author in the text

According to Foulkes's study, dreams may express "profound aspects of personality" (184).

RULE- If you mention author’s name in sentence, only put the page number at the end (Pg number).

MLA Citation for TWO Authors Certain literacy theorists have gone so far as

to declare that "the most significant elements of human culture are undoubtedly channeled through words, and reside in the particular range of meanings and attitudes which members of any society attach to their verbal symbols" (Goody and Watt 323).

RULE- (alphabetical order of authors page number).

(Abbott and Bumble 232).

Brainstorm

Ticket OutSummarize THE GOOD LIFE for each

philosopher in 1-2 sentences.SOCRATES:

PLATO:

ARISTOTLE:

MLA Citation for a Website Title of the Site. Editor. Date and/or Version

Number. Name of Sponsoring Institution. Date of Access <URL>.Encyclopedia Mythica. 2004. 13 May 2004 <http://www.pantheon.org/>

MLA Citation for a Website VIDEORECORDINGS [5.8.3]

Title. Director, Producer, and/or Writer. Medium. Distributor, Year.Monet: Legacy of Light. Writ., dir, and prod. Michael Gill. Videocassette. Home Vision, 1989

Do Now: Label anything with a question mark. Explain Plato’s Cave Allegory and Aristotle’s theories on happiness.

Finish this chart for Aristotle..Live the “___________ ________”Avoid the ________!

? Spends Money Wisely

?

? Just Right(Moderati

on)

?

Write the answers on the bottom of your worksheet.1. Which philosopher said you must practice

and practice to become virtuous?2. Which philosopher said to gain knowledge

you must first admit you know nothing?3. Which philosopher believed in putting others

before yourself?4. Which philosopher believed in philosopher

kings?5. Which philosopher said that we all aim for

happiness because it is the only thing that is an end in itself?

Agenda1. Do Now2. Prayer/News and Notes3. Write down EQ and SWBATs4. Hand back MLA sheets5. Quick Review Game of Philosophers6. What makes a good sentence?7. Time to work on brainstorm8. Ticket Out

EQ: What is the GOOD LIFE according to the Greek philophers?

SWBAT create a thesis that introduces a topic and claim (ENG 6.10.1)

SWBAT create a system of organization to sequence ideas, concepts, and information to make important connections and distinctions (ENG 6.10.2)

Which is the better sentence?A. Socrates said ask questions.

B. Socrates said to gain knowledge, an important first step was to admit we know nothing and question everything.

Expand the following sentence…Plato believed in the Cave Allegory.

Expand the following sentence…Aristotle said aim for happiness.

Expand the following sentence…Mark said sacrifice is important.

Which is the better thesis?The Greek philosophers had different beliefs

about the good life.

The Greek philosophers Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle differed on their beliefs about the Good Life, but they did share some things in common like a deep value of knowledge, a need to aim for happiness, and seeking the personal or common good.

Goal for Today Write Thesis Finish bullets points of “Good Life” for each

philosopher Find quotes to support Socrates Find quotes to support Plato

Ticket OutShow Mason or Byrne your planner- all of

brainstorm must be completed by the beginning class MONDAY, March 7th!

Do Now1. Think back to Writing Workshop with Ms.

Healy. Define “grabber”.

2. Where do you find a “grabber” in an essay?

3. Name as many different types of grabbers as you can.

While you are working PLEASE HAVE YOUR BRAINSTORMS OUT that you were to complete for homework this weekend.

Agenda1. Do Now2. Prayer/News and Notes3. Write down EQ and SWBATs4. Go over due dates5. Review Grabbers (Activotes)6. Time to work on introduction paragraphs and

body paragraph 17. Ticket Out

EQ: What is the Good Life according to the Greek and Christian philosophers?

SWBAT define what is a grabber and create one to introduce their essay.

SWBAT create a thesis that introduces a topic and claim (ENG 6.10.1)

Important Due Dates to put in Planner! Monday- Finish Introduction Paragraph and

Body Paragraphs 1 and 2 Tuesday- Finish Body Paragraph 3 and 4,

Mountainous Paragraph, and Conclusion Wednesday- Type Essay (You only get one

class period) Wednesday- Bibliography Test (in Contreraz’s

class)MONDAY, MARCH 14TH- TYPED ESSAY IS

DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS

Ticket Out1. List the four types of grabbers.2. Write your grabber for your essay. (Ms.

Byrne/Mr. Mason can check it and let you know if you are on the right track!)

Do Now1. List all the parts of a conclusion.

2. What is a “clutch closer”? Define this in your own words.

Agenda1. Do Now2. Prayers/News and Notes3. Review the parts of a conclusion4. Look at two sample conclusions and decide

which is better and why5. Brainstorm lists of “So What?” for Philosophy

Papers6. Give MLA informaiton7. Time to Write Conclusion8. Time to Type

Brainstorm: Clutch Closers/So what?Why does this matter to people today? Let’s think of as many reasons as possible.