Unit Outcomes and Assessment Standards

Arguments in Action

Outcome 1

1 Analyse arguments by:

1.1 Describing an argument used in an issue or debate

1.2 Distinguishing the conclusion from the premises of the argument

1.3 Identifying any hidden premises

1.4 Presenting the argument in standard form

Outcome 2

2 Evaluate the reliability of arguments by:

2.1 Explaining whether the premises of an argument are reasonable

2.2 Identifying any fallacies

2.3 Evaluating whether the premises are enough to reliably draw the conclusion

Arguments in Action

Outcome 1

1 Apply knowledge and understanding of arguments, by:

1.1 Explaining the difference between statements and arguments, with reference to an example

1.2 Explaining the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning, with reference to an example

1.3 Explaining a key philosophical technique, in depth and with reference to an example

1.4 Explaining a philosophical fallacy, in depth and with reference to an example

Outcome 2

2. Evaluate arguments, by:

2.1 Analysing an argument from an issue or debate, in depth and with reference to a source

2.2 Explaining a fallacy or philosophical technique in an argument from an issue or debate, in depth and with reference to a source

2.3 Presenting an argument from an issue or debate using an argument diagram

2.4 Expressing a reasoned and well-structured judgement on the success of an argument from an issue or debate

What does the branch of philosophy called epistemology study?

1. Correct and copy the following table

Video clip 1 Total Philosophy: Epistemology - How we gain knowledge (youtube)

Q.1 Is John Locke a rationalist or an empiricist.

Q.2 What does the phrase ‘Tabula Rasa’ mean

Q.3 List some concepts which might be grouped together to form the concept of a farm.

Q.4 Give examples of ideas which Descartes believes we don't have to have experience in order to have knowledge of.

Video clip 2 Rationalism Vs Empiricism (Youtube)

Q.1 Explain the difference between a priori and a posteriori

Q.2 Create a table which lists the main points of rationalism and the main points of Empiricism

Q.3 Why do empiricist argue against the existence of innate ideas?

Homework/PESA Using your notes answer the following question

How convincing is the rationalist belief in innate ideas?

Sceptics Knowledge can’t be justified

Empiricists Knowledge is justified through webs of beliefs which support each other

Rationalists Ideas and beliefs can be justified through experience

Coherentists Ideas and beliefs can be justified through reason