DiscoveryOutline of courseThis page explores the question of 'what is a human being?', looking at some philosophical and religious responses. The slides below provide some details about each section:
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Return to RS (Ages 11-13)
What is philosophy? |
Who Am I..?
This introductory section asks questions about 'what is a human being?' and how far our values define who we are.
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What Am I..?
This section considers whether we have a soul and introduces the philosophical issues of the mind-body problem and personal identity.
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Survey |
Why Am I..?
This section raises the question 'why am I here?' and ideas about the meaning or purpose of life.
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Survey |
Where Am I..?
This section considers human beings in relation to their environment, including ideas about how life began and why certain places have special meaning to us.
Introduction |
Creation stories |
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Some Strange Things Are Happening To Astronauts Returning To Earth
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The design argument |
Spiritual places |
How Am I..?
This section looks at the extent to which human beings are defined by a desire to be happy and the role of morality in human existence.
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Downloadable resources
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Sources
Creation stories from Worlds of Difference by Martin Palmer and Esther Bisset (1990, Blackie & Son Ltd.)
My Spiritual Place activity and template by Helen Aves
Creation stories from Worlds of Difference by Martin Palmer and Esther Bisset (1990, Blackie & Son Ltd.)
My Spiritual Place activity and template by Helen Aves