HZT4U PHILOSOPHY
Seminar Topics and Expectations
Topics:
Material and Non-materialism
Pragmatism
Logical Positivism
Antirealism: The New Idealists
Phenomenology and Existentialism
1. Each seminar should address the following:
One sentence statement that summarizes the philosophy
An overview of the philosophy and its branches
Famous Philosophers associated with the philosophy
Divisions within the philosophy (eastern, western, ...)
Objections (criticisms) to the philosophy
In addition to the above, you must include the class in a discussion related to your topic.
2. Handout
Create a one – two page handout to be completed while the seminar is being presented. You
may include additional information on your handout.
ASSESSMENT
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