Philosophy in the Classroom: Empiricism versus Rationalism
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Description
How the mind works is an essential philosophical problem that forms the basis for a theory of knowledge. In this ready-to-go 45-minute jargon-free lesson, introduce your students to two famous theories - one touting that the mind is like a blank sheet of paper and the other that ideas are built-in to the mind like a muffin tin is pre-set with the shape of muffins (before you even bake 'em in the oven)! Which worldview makes the most sense? Introduce your students to this very important epistemological debate!
*Distance Learning tip: This resource comes with an editable link to make your own digital worksheets for your students! You can make a copy and edit and adapt for use in your classroom.*
Essential Question: What is the underlying foundation for all knowledge?
Topic: Epistemology, Theory of Knowledge
Duration: One 45-minute class period
This lesson resource includes the following features:
- 1 Classroom-tested Teacher's Guide for the Lesson
- 1 Entrance Ticket handout
- 2 Visuals
- 1 Note-taking template
- 1 Filled-in teacher's copy of the note-taking template
- 10 useful links for further research on empiricism and rationalism
- 1 editable link to a copy for classroom use on Google Slides
Suggested Classroom Use:
- TOK (International Baccalaureate Theory of Knowledge course)
- Introduction to Philosophy course
For other resources in my Philosophy in the Classroom series check out my popular resource on Plato's Allegory of the Cave.
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