The Philosophy Foundation  Provocations : Philosophy for Secondary School - David Birch

The Philosophy Foundation Provocations

Philosophy for Secondary School

By: David Birch, Peter Worley (Editor), A C Grayling (Foreword by)

Paperback | 14 November 2018 | Edition Number 1

At a Glance

Paperback


$34.99

or 4 interest-free payments of $8.75 with

 or 

Aims to ship in 5 to 10 business days

When will this arrive by?
Enter delivery postcode to estimate

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.

More in Schools & Pre-Schools

Noni the Pony : Noni the Pony - Alison Lester
Taronga : What Do Baby Animals Do? - Taronga Conservation Society Australia

RRP $16.99

$9.95

41%
OFF
Excel Mathematics Study Guide - Year 7 : Get the Results You Want! - Excel
Restart - Gordon Korman

Paperback

$18.50

Teaching Language in Context : 3rd Edition - Beverly Derewianka

RRP $87.95

$76.75

13%
OFF
Excel English and Mathematics : Year 7 Ages 12-13 - Pascal Press

RRP $16.95

$14.75

13%
OFF
Boy Overboard - Morris Gleitzman

Paperback

$16.99

Tom Appleby Convict Boy - Jackie French
The Rainbow Fish : Rainbow Fish - Marcus Pfister
Excel NAPLAN-style Tests : Year 7 - Excel

RRP $26.95

$22.25

17%
OFF
Becoming Kirrali Lewis - Jane Harrison

RRP $22.99

$21.90

Excel Basic Skills Mathematics Year 5 : Ages 10-11 - Damon James
Biology Study Guide Year 11 : Excel Preliminary : Excel Preliminary - Jenny Hill

RRP $35.95

$27.50

24%
OFF