Plymouth Canadian Academy

HZT4U: Philosophy: Questions and Theories, Grade 12

Course Outline

Course Title: Philosophy: Questions and Theories, Grade 12, University Preparation

Course Code: HZT4U

Grade: 12

Course Type: University Preparation

Credit Value: 1.0

Prerequisite: Any university or university / college preparation course in Social Sciences and Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies.

Curriculum Policy Document: Social Sciences and Humanities, The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9 to 12, 2013 (Revised)

Course Developer: Plymouth Canadian Academy

Department: Social Sciences and Humanities

Developed Date: 2019

Most recent Revised Date: 2020 by M. Abdel Ghani

Course Description: Philosophy: Questions and Theories – HZT4U course enables students to acquire an understanding of the nature of philosophy and philosophical reasoning skills and to develop and apply their knowledge and skills while exploring specialized branches of philosophy (the course will cover at least three of the following branches: metaphysics, ethics, epistemology, philosophy of science, social and political philosophy, aesthetics). Students will develop critical thinking and philosophical reasoning skills as they formulate and evaluate arguments related to a variety of philosophical questions and theories. They will also develop research and inquiry skills related to the study and practice of philosophy.