1. Philosophy Study in Worldview

2. Instructions This assignment is designed to give you names and ideas for the AP Exam. As we have talked about all year, we have been talking about “making pictures into words and words into pictures.” This project asks you to synthesize complex words into pictures. These are the ideas the raise the AP Meter; these are the global perspectives that could put you head and shoulders above the competition. You will be graded according to the following: Notes Creativity Connection to the Material Visual Presentation Attention to Instructions

3. Defining Read the following: (take notes as you do – to be handed in) Article #1 Article #2 Article #3 Instructions: (to be done on this slide) 1.Find two pictures that embody your definition of liberalism and conservatism – based on the readings, not your opinions previous to the readings. 1.Beneath them, write your own definition – in your own words (hint: the pictures should reflect the words)

4. Rationalism Read the following: (take notes as you do – to be handed in) Article 1: Continental RationalismContinental Rationalism Article 2: Transcendental RationalismTranscendental Rationalism Video: DescartesDescartes Instructions: (to be done on this slide) 1.Find one picture that ties these philosophies together 2.Using the Shapes Toolbar (View/Toolbars/Drawing) create a chart that explains Rationalism.

5. Objectivism Read the following: (take notes as you do – to be handed in) Define Objectivism (Looking at Written Text) Listen to Ayn RandAyn Rand Read through this InventoryInventory Instructions: (to be done on this slide) 1.Find two pictures – 1 Advertisement, 1 historical photograph – and create a slogan that captures the essence of Objectivism.

6. Materialism Read the following: (take notes as you do – to be handed in) Article 1: Materialism versus RationalismMaterialism versus Rationalism Article 2: Explanation of MaterialismExplanation of Materialism Article #3: In Defense of MaterialismIn Defense of Materialism The Simpsons: Materialist vs. IdealismMaterialist vs. Idealism Instructions: (to be done on this slide) 1.Find two pictures – 1 for Materialism (place at Top-Center) 1 for Rationalism (place at Bottom-Center). These pictures should be a metaphor for the particular philosophy. 1.Create two text boxes (one left of pictures, one right). In each box create a sales pitch based on a fallacy that captures the essence of each philosophy.sales pitch fallacy

7. Existentialism Read the following: (take notes as you do – to be handed in) Article 1: Definition Definition Article 2: Existential PhilosophersExistential Philosophers Video: Immanuel Kant, Friedrich NietzscheImmanuel KantFriedrich Nietzsche Instructions: (to be done on this slide) 1.Create a Flow Chart (using Drawing Toolbar) that examines and issue from an Existentialist’s Perspective – see Mr. Thomas afterward (I’ll show you how to put your picture in the background) 1.Letter to Kant (text box – Top Left) – Speak to him as an opponent; explain to him the Cognitive Bias he uses to make his philosophy workCognitive Bias 1.Letter to Nietzsche (text box – Bottom Right) – Speak to him as an opponent; explain to him the Cognitive Bias he uses to make his philosophy workCognitive Bias

8. Utilitarianism Read the following: (take notes as you do – to be handed in) Article 1: Hobbes’ Three QuarrelsHobbes’ Three Quarrels Article 2: Jeremy BenthamJeremy Bentham Article 3: John Stuart Mill (Video)John Stuart MillVideo Instructions: (to be done on this slide) 1.Find a picture that demonstrates a problem. 1.Create a pyramid (with pictures or words) a)Middle = Hobbes’ Quarrels b)Left Side = Considerations a Utilitarian would make (compare- contrast) c)Right Side = Process Utilitarian would use to come to a conclusion

9. Pragmatism Read the following: (take notes as you do – to be handed in) Article 1: Richard RortyRichard Rorty Article 2: Pragmatic Thinkers OutlinePragmatic Thinkers Outline Video: Bertrand RussellBertrand Russell Instructions: (to be done on this slide) 1.Find a Classic Ethical Dilemma on-line (Copy it or Type it in a textbox) and put it in the background of this slide 1.Using symbols, words, and pictures, create an equation that explains your solution to the ethical dilemma in accordance to the Pragmatist Philosophy.