The IB Philosophy course is a one-year course of study which meets the requirements of the IB program. Students will investigate fundamental questions about human existence: What is it to be human? Do we have free will? What do we mean when we say something is right or wrong? Students will be expected to show their understanding of philosophical statements and texts, to develop an argumentative strategy, to achieve sensitivity to the plurality of philosophical traditions, and to use concise, appropriate and coherent language in such a way that the intended meaning is clearly conveyed. Students complete multiple IB assessments to earn their IB score: an internal assessment and two externally assessed papers (exams).
Prerequisites
Recommendation of the previous social studies teacher or permission of the instructor. Open to all Grade 11 and 12 W-L students who meet the prerequisites.
This course prepares students for the required Standard Level IB assessments at the end of the course of study. Students will complete an Internal Assessment and sit for External Assessments (papers/exams). This IB course is weighted by applying an additional 1.0 quality point value assigned to the final grade upon completion of the course.