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12 Philosophy (12PHI)

12PHI
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Nadene Brouwer, Ivan Andrews.

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry Requirements

There is a substantial writing component to this course


12 Philosophy

This course explores fundamental views about the universe, societies and our place in it. Develop social studies skills in the context of learning political and ethical philosophy.

Course Components

  • Explore ethical decision-making
  • Gain an understating of some key ideologies, and ideas about what the world should look like
  • Develop the ability to connect abstract ideas with their real world consequences.
  • Apply skills of philosophical inquiry
  • Organise ideas into reasoned arguments

Course Overview

Term 1
A.S. 91283 v2 Social Studies 2.5 - Describe a social action that enables communities and/or nations to meet responsibilities and exercise rights, 4 credits, 5 April.

The context of this is PAPA's protest against Police marching in Uniform in 2019 Aukland Pride.

Term 2
A.S. 91280 v2 Social Studies 2.2 - Conduct a reflective social inquiry 5 credits, 21 June

The context for this will be 2020 Abortion reform, students may self-select an alternative topic.

Term 3
A.S. 91282 v2 Social Studies 2.4 - Describe personal involvement in a social action related to rights and responsibilities, 5 credits, 20 September.

Different students will wish to plan different Social Actions, and there is some room to work on this in groups. Students will have support in class to plan and undertake a social action that interests them, and is of a manageable scale and level of ambition. Writing a letter to a local council or organisation is a good lower commitment option for this project. Higher commitment possibilities are endless.

Students who wish to attempt the exam at the end of the year must attend the practice exam.

Term 4
Optional Exam in November, 4 credits
A.S. 91281 v2 Social Studies 2.3 - Describe how cultural conflict(s) can be addressed.

This is a resource-based exam for which substantial preparation is required.

Learning Areas:

Social Science


Assessment Information

Possible Credits
External - 4 credits (optional)
Internal - 14 credits