Philosophy WebQuest

Introduction

Philosophy as a whole is quite intriguing. Philosophy is a way of thinking about the world, the universe, and society. It works by asking very basic questions about the nature of human thought, the nature of universe, and the connections between them. The ideas philosophy are often general and abstract. 

In what follows, there will be a number of questions (on your worksheet) and websites you should answer. 

Task

In this task you will be completing a worksheet along with following along with the websites that you get the answers from. 

Process

Evaluation

Question One: 1 Point

Question Two:  1 Point 

Question Three: 1 Point 

Question Four: 1 Point 

Question Five: 1 Point 

Question Six: 1 Point 

Question Seven: 1 Point 

Question Eight: 1 Point 

Question Nine: 1 Point 

Question Ten: 10 Points

Total: 19



 

  10P 9P 8P 7P 6P 5P 4P 3P 2P 1P 0P
Q1                  

Philosophy is a way of thinking about the world, the universe, and society. It works by asking very basic questions about the nature of human thought, the nature of universe, and the connections between them. The ideas philosophy are often general and abstract.

 No Answer
Q2                   Love Of Wisdom No Answer
Q3                   1. Aristotle, 2. Plato, 3. Paul Of Tarsus, 4. Rene Descartes, 5. Confucius, 6. Thomas Aquinas, 7. Auicenna, 8. Zeno Of Citium, 9. Epicurus, 10. John Locke No Answer
Q4                   Many philosophical questions have no right or wring answer. Asking yourself these questions is an opportunity to stretch your mental legs. Meaning you continue to think until you make sense of the question in your own mind.   No Answer
Q5                   Plato was credited with the quote, "An unexamined life is not worth living" No Answer
Q6                   Plato, Aristotle  No Answer
Q7                   Confucius, Buddha  No Answer
Q8                    William of Ockham, Thomas Aquinas No Answer
Q9                  

Being moral (or good) is necessary for having self-respect.

Self-respect is necessary for happiness.

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Therefore, being good is necessary for happiness.

 No Answer
Q10 Understands the topic, can write a paragraph or two on the information give. Possibly done extra research on the topic and able to have an in depth philosophical conversation.  Can and does write a whole paragraph in their own words about philosophy and philosophers  Can and does write a whole paragraph in their own words about philosophy  Can write a paragraph in full detail  Can write a paragraph on the topic touching on the topic in average detail  Able to write one or two sentences on the topic and its content Able to write a sentence on the topic 

Understands the meaning and knows majority of the philosophers 

(few words) 

Touches on the meaning of philosophy and well as some philosophers

(few words) 

 Knows the meaning roughly (a word or two)  No Answer

 

 

 

 

 

Conclusion

During this webquest you should have identified many informations points about philosophy, shared you thoughts on what philosophy means to you though a reflection paragraph, and worked with your class to share your findings by marking and the point system.

You explored what philosophy means, famous philosophers, were ancient philosophers were and there famous quotes. If you are still interested in the topic of philosophy, more detailed survey instruments and websites are available to help you understand more about this perplexed topic. Take this opportunity to learn more about the origins of human nature to share what you've learned with others through further online research.

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