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The Philosopher's Shelf is dedicated to creating engaging, meaningful content that invites people to slow down, reflect on life’s most important questions, and grow both intellectually and personally. The resources offered here are designed not only to inform but also to inspire—encouraging deeper thinking, wiser living, and growth in both mind and character. Philosophy was never meant to be merely informative, but transformative. This store exists to serve this end.
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Bundle - C.S. Lewis and Mere Christianity (Preface + First 9 Chapters)
Both Christians and non-Christians have enjoyed and benefited from reading C.S. Lewis. In what some consider his most influential book, Mere Christianity is a presentation of the Christian faith in rational terms. Lewis wants to show that Christianity is the most rational option for belief because it possesses more explanatory power than any other worldview. The majority of his argument is in Book 1 and Book 2 of Mere Christianity (each book, or section, having 5 chapters). PowerPoints for The P
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Psychology, Religion
14-Week Course on Sophie's World (History of Western Philosophy)
Sophie’s World by Joseph Gaardner is an international bestseller and a very popular text for teaching the history of Western philosophy in secondary and early postsecondary education. This listing includes everything that I created, organized, and assembled to teach Introduction to Philosophy at a community college. The course aims for breadth over depth, giving the student a clear picture of the overall flow of Western Philosophy, beginning with Thales. This course is also ideal for 9th-12th g
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Religion, World History
Introduction to Western Philosophy (PPTX)
This 36-slide PowerPoint has been created with both the instructor and student in mind. It was specifically created and used in an introductory philosophy course in a University. Some of the following questions are addressed: What is philosophy? What did Socrates, Aristotle, and Immanuel Kant say about it? What are the five main branches of philosophy? What is the etymology of the word "philosophy" in the Greek? It has been designed to be aesthetically pleasing, informative but not "cluttered,"
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Ancient History, World History
Also included in: Bundle - Introduction to Philosophy (8 PPTX & 5 Worksheets/Handouts)
Bundle - Introduction to Ethics (10 PowerPoints)
This bundle includes the following ten PowerPoints, all designed to give students a broad understanding of normative ethics: Introduction to Ethics (Moral Philosophy)Aristotle's Virtue EthicsEpicureanismStoicismIntroduction to Christian EthicsThe Sermon on the Mount (Jesus)Deontological Ethics (Immanuel Kant)Utilitarianism (John Stuart Mill)Peter Singer - Famine, Affluence, and MoralityJohn Rawls "Justice as Fairness"In addition, several worksheets that correspond to Ethics-themed Crash Course
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
European History, Religion
Course - The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis (4/8 Weeks)
This comprehensive course offers an in-depth exploration of The Abolition of Man, C.S. Lewis’s timeless critique of moral relativism, modern education, and the consequences of rejecting objective truth. Designed for high school, college, or advanced homeschool students, this structured study provides all the tools necessary for a rigorous yet flexible learning experience. Students will engage with each chapter of Lewis’s book through pre-class readings, guided lectures (PowerPoint included),
10th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Religion
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (PPTX) - Intro & Theological Symbolism
This 46-slide PowerPoint has been crafted with care to introduce students to C.S. Lewis' masterpiece, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. It is designed to cover the following: About the BookMain CharactersMajor EventsTheological Symbolism & Reflections (major focus of this presentation)This Powerpoint goes into great detail to help students make connections between what occurs in this book and the Christian faith. Theological topics such as the relation between the Law (the Deep Magic) and
8th - 12th, Adult Education
Literature, Religion
Bundle of Worksheets - Crash Course Philosophy YouTube Videos
This bundle includes a well-designed, thoughtful worksheet for all 46 Crash Course Philosophy YouTube videos. Every worksheet includes the following: An introduction page including the link for the videoA section with 10-15 multiple choice, true/false, and fill-in-the-blank questionsA section with 2-3 short-essay questionsAn answer key for both sectionsThe thumbnail images are taken from the worksheet for the following video: Utilitarianism: Crash Course Philosophy #36.
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Psychology, Religion
Bundle - Every Philosophy Item In Store (35 PowerPoints, Worksheets, etc.)
From PowerPoints to handouts to exam questions, every item in my store that has anything to do with philosophy is included except for the C.S. Lewis PowerPoints and the worksheets for the Crash Course Philosophy YouTube videos (only to keep the cost down since I didn't figure that there would be as much interest in these). Note: There is another bundle that includes everything that this bundle does and that also includes the worksheets that I have designed to accompany the Crash Course Philos
10th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Religion, World History
Bundle - Introduction to Philosophy (8 PPTX & 5 Worksheets/Handouts)
Every item that is included in this bundle are sold separately in my store. Below is a complete list of what you will receive (7 PowerPoints and 5 Worksheets/Handouts): The Value of Philosophy - Bertrand Russell PPTX Introduction to Western Philosophy PPTXThe PreSocratics PPTXPlato - The Allegory of the Cave PPTXIntroduction to Logic PPTXIntroduction to Epistemology PPTXIntroduction to Ethics PPTXPhilosophy Bell Ringer Exercises PPTX (a ton of fun!)Worksheet - Plato's Allegory of the CaveHandou
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Ancient History, World History
14-Week Course on Sophie's World (History of Western Philosophy) Curriculum ONLY
Sophie’s World by Joseph Gaardner is an international bestseller and a very popular text for teaching the history of Western philosophy in secondary and early postsecondary education. This listing includes everything that I created, organized, and assembled to teach Introduction to Philosophy at a community college. The course aims for breadth over depth, giving the student a clear picture of the overall flow of Western Philosophy beginning with Thales. This course is also ideal for 9th-12th gra
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Religion, World History
Bundle - Introduction to Western Philosophy (3 PPTX, Worksheet, Questions)
This bundle includes the following three items that are listed separately in my store: Introduction to Philosophy - PPTXThe Value of Philosophy - Bertrand Russell (PPTX w/ PDF Link)Introduction to Philosophy - Worksheet (goes with the PPTX #1)Crash Course Philosophy #1 Worksheet: What is Philosophy? Introduction to Philosophy Exam Questions - Contains 88 multiple-choice questions and 26 short-answer questions designed for Introductory courses in philosophy. Answers are provided for the 88 multi
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Ancient History
Intro to Psychology - Sigmund Freud & Psychoanalysis (PPTX)
This 49-slide PowerPoint includes a short bio of Sigmund Freud and his major ideas. Whether it be the three levels of consciousness, the iceberg metaphor, the three structures of the psyche, the "Freudian slip," defense mechanisms, or the nature of psychoanalysis, this PowerPoint covers the basics in a concise yet thorough manner with a sleek, modern aesthetic. You can easily modify to fit your needs. Also, a worksheet has been created specifically for this PowerPoint. It contains 20 multiple c
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
European History, School Psychology
Also included in: Bundle - All Psychology Items in Store (PowerPoints & Worksheets)
Bundle - Every Philosophy Item in Store (INCLUDES Crash Course Worksheets)
This bundle is the same as Bundle - Every Philosophy Item In Store (34 PowerPoints, etc.) except that it includes the worksheets I created to accompany the Crash Course Philosophy videos on YouTube. Therefore, the same description applies, so it is included below. From PowerPoints to handouts to exam questions, every item in my store that has anything to do with philosophy is included except for the C.S. Lewis PowerPoints (only to keep the cost down since I didn't figure there would be as much
10th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Religion
Bundle - Plato and the Allegory of the Cave
This bundle includes the following items: 26-slide PowerPoint (also listed individually on my TpT store)Handout for students (best to email b/c it contains hyperlinks)Worksheet (contains 10 multiple-choice and 5 short-answer questions)This professional, 26-slide PowerPoint presentation is intuitively designed with the teacher in mind. Plato's metaphysics and epistemology are presented in a clear, logical manner using both the Allegory of the Cave and the Divided Line metaphor. Several images
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Ancient History, Literature
Course - Introduction to Ethics (8-Week Course)
This Introduction to Ethics course provides a comprehensive exploration of ethical theories and their practical applications across eight engaging modules. Starting with foundational concepts, students will delve into Virtue Ethics through Aristotle’s view of character and moral development, Deontological Ethics with Kant's duty-based framework, and Utilitarianism focusing on consequentialist approaches by Bentham and Mill. Social Contract Theory examines the role of societal agreements in
10th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Religion
Stoicism - Epictetus (PPTX w/ Reading Material)
This 21-slide PowerPoint presentation has been used in a university classroom and has been designed to introduce students to Stoicism as one of the three main schools of Hellenistic philosophy along with Epicureanism and Cynicism. This particular presentation not only introduces Stoicism as a way of life (not focusing as much on logic and nature), but it does so through the particular writings of Epictetus (another presentation is forthcoming that will introduce students to the Meditations by Ro
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Ancient History, Psychology
Also included in: Bundle - Introduction to Ethics (10 PowerPoints)
Logotherapy - Viktor Frankl (PPTX w/ PDF Reading)
This 26-slide PowerPoint presentation was created and used to teach introduce students to Viktor Frankl's Logotherapy in a University classroom. It has been designed with both the student (aesthetics) and teacher (flow of ideas, overall structure) in mind. This is a wonderful presentation for either a psychology or philosophy classroom, and is great for Meaning of Life discussions. The lecture covers the following (as shown on second slide): Who was Viktor Frankl? Summary StatementNuts & Bolt
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Psychology, Religion
Bundle - Introduction to Epistemology (Multiple PPT)
The transliterated word "episteme" is from the Greek language and means "to know." The Greek word "logos" is combined with this word creating "Epistemology" which is one of the five main branches within the discipline of philosophy. In a nutshell, epistemology is the study of knowledge. What is knowledge? Was Plato right when he theorizes that it is "justified true belief?" Is knowledge even possible? Questions like these as well as a host of others are characteristic of this branch of philosoph
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Plato - The Allegory of the Cave (PPTX)
This professional, 26-slide PowerPoint presentation is intuitively designed with the teacher in mind. Plato's metaphysics and epistemology are presented in a clear, logical manner using both the Allegory of the Cave and the Divided Line metaphor. Several imagines are utilized in an effort to help students connect the dots. Having taught this subject myself in university classrooms, this PowerPoint is ready to go. Easy to modify to fit your own needs. The following topics are covered in detail:
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Ancient History, Literature
Also included in: Bundle - Introduction to Philosophy (8 PPTX & 5 Worksheets/Handouts)
Sophie's World by Joseph Gaardner - An Introduction PPTX
Sophie’s World by Joseph Gaardner is an international bestseller and a very popular text for teaching the history of Western philosophy in secondary and early postsecondary education. This PowerPoint is 20 slides and introduces the student to what they will encounter as they read this novel. This PowerPoint is also included in the 14-week course in my store that is built around the book. That said, this product stands alone if you are wanting to learn more about the book, share it with others,
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Religion, World History
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About the store
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The Philosopher's Shelf is dedicated to creating engaging, meaningful content that invites people to slow down, reflect on life’s most important questions, and grow both intellectually and personally. The resources offered here are designed not only to inform but also to inspire—encouraging deeper thinking, wiser living, and growth in both mind and character. Philosophy was never meant to be merely informative, but transformative. This store exists to serve this end.
Awards & shining teacher moments
(2023) University of Southern Mississippi Humanities Newsletter Alumni Spotlight
(2017) Awarded a partial scholarship from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland to begin working toward his doctorate in Theological Ethics at the School of Divinity.
My own education history
- Ph.D. Ethics and Practical Theology (University of Edinburgh)
- M.A. Philosophy (University of Southern Mississippi)
- B.A. Psychology (University of Missouri - Kansas City)
- B.A. Philosophy (University of Missouri - Kansas City)
Additional biographical information
I hold a B.A. in both Psychology and Philosophy (UMKC), an M.A. in Philosophy (USM), and a Ph.D. in Ethics & Practical Theology from the University of Edinburgh’s School of Divinity, where I received a 50% merit-based tuition scholarship. For 12 years I served as a youth, college, and small group pastor in the local church, and I still enjoy preaching whenever I have the opportunity. I currently serve as the Curriculum and Technology Specialist in the newly formed School of Religion at Hampton University, where I also design courses and teach philosophy, ethics, logic, and Christian ethics. In addition, I teach at Houston Christian University, the University of Southern Mississippi, and Hutchinson Community College. My academic interests include supererogation in philosophical and Christian ethics, Christian ethics more broadly, the writings of C.S. Lewis, spiritual formation, generative AI in education, and the history of ideas in Western philosophy and theology. Outside of academics, I enjoy reading, writing, biking, camping, fly fishing, playing competitive tennis, and spending time with my wife, our three kids, and friends.
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