David Birch's Provocations: Philosophy for secondary school will
help teachers to present ideas and stimulate discussions which both
accommodate and engage adolescent appetites. Foreword by A. C.
Grayling. Are human beings flawed? Is murder an act of insanity or
just plain thoughtlessness? Do we need a soul? From the fall of
Icarus to the rise of Caesar, this practical resource draws upon
history, philosophy and literature to provoke students to think,
question and wonder. Divided into chapters on the world, self,
society and others, the book is designed to give secondary school
teachers the means to listen rather than teach - and to allow the
ideas and thoughts of students to form the centre of the lesson. It
shares a set of mature and challenging philosophy sessions
predicated on the pedagogical methods of The Philosophy Foundation,
and which explore, among other things: Wagner and desire,
Shakespeare and madness, Joan of Arc and gender, Faust and
temptation, and Nostradamus and time. The sessions dare students to
think philosophically, to generate and test ideas, and to gain
deeper insights - and raise questions on slavery, consumerism,
utopia, the nature of evil, the limits of freedom, belief in God,
and a whole lot more. The book sets out a clear introductory
outline on its use both in and out of the classroom, and contains
helpful tips and advice to guide teachers to span the curriculum -
covering areas applicable to history, geography, religious studies,
science, art, English and citizenship. There is also an extensive
bibliography for those who wish to explore the topics in greater
depth. Designed for all teachers, whether they are Philosophy for
Children (P4C) trained or just experimenting with philosophy, of
learners aged 11-18. There is also a hardback edition available,
ISBN 9781845908881.
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