Philosophers

** Books **


Books in the LMC - check OPAC for specific philosopher names > Ref 100 Wor > Ref 103 Enc - This English-language reference source for philosophy has been the cornerstone of the philosophy reference shelf. Lauded for its clear and accessible presentation of wide-ranging philosophical subjects, the Encyclopedia has earned its place as a first-stop resource for general readers, students and educators. > 108.2 Mag > 291 Lar - Takes each major system of belief and breaks it down into its most significant parts. Outlines are given of each faith or philosophy, augmented by biographies of those figures who have been most influential in their growth. Sects, festivals, and terminology are defined and described, as are universal concerns such as the creation of the world and humankind, concepts of an afterlife, and attitudes to war, sex, and art.
 * //**World Philosophy: Essay Reviews of 225 Major Works**//
 * //**Encyclopedia of Philosophy**// (available as both a book and an e-book)
 * //**Masterpieces of World Philosophy In Summary Form**//
 * //**Larousse Dictionary of Beliefs and Religions**//

**Databases**

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**Ebooks**

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** Websites **
Really quick overview

@http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/
 * Philosophy Pages** - @http://www.philosophypages.com/
 * Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy** - @http://www.iep.utm.edu/
 * Radio National: The Philosopher's Zone** - podcasts about philosophy and philosophers
 * Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy** - @http://plato.stanford.edu/
 * DMOZ Open Directory Project: Philosophy** - @http://www.dmoz.org/Society/Philosophy/

NoodleTools
1. create project - name project with the name of your topic 2. create a to-do list:
 * cite at least 2 sources
 * create at least 4 notecards
 * write a brief elevator pitch and thought experiment
 * generate 3 questions to ask of other philosophers

3. link NoodleTools projects to Google Doc 4. share your project and paper with Ms. Dubow



**Assignment**

 * Philosophy Roundtable**

You are the philosophers of the roundtable. As such, you will become an expert on the doctrines, theories values, and overall beliefs of one philosopher or philosophical movement. The task bestowed upon you is to gather information about the ideological theories/beliefs of your focus philosopher or philosophical movement and prepare yourself for a round able discussion. During this round table discussion, you will embody your focus philosopher or philosophical movement, acting as though you yourself agree with and believe in the philosophy’s tenets. While you must engage in the roundtable discussion by sharing what you learn about your focus philosopher/philosophical movement, you must also prepare a question for at least three other philosophers/philosophical movements.


 * Questions to Consider:**
 * What are the ideological theories/beliefs of your focus philosopher/philosophical movement?
 * How does your philosopher/philosophical movement make sense of the world?
 * What is his/her/its perception of how to order the world?
 * How does your philosopher/philosophical interpret the world’s meaning? What should the ultimate goal of an individual be?
 * What does your philosopher/philosophical movement view as the individual’s role in society?
 * What does your philosopher/philosophical movement view as the individual’s responsibilities?
 * What should an individual value? What should be the most important qualities/characteristics in an individual’s life?
 * What should an individual work towards?


 * Requirements:**
 * Be able to give an "elevator pitch" summary of “your” philosophical beliefs - have them clearly and succinctly summarize the belief as well as provide 1 thought-experiment type examples of how one of “your” beliefs plays out in a mock situation in under 2 minutes.
 * At least four note cards of information about the ideological theories/beliefs of your focus philosopher/philosophical movement
 * At least 3 sources
 * Works cited for information gathered
 * At least three questions for other philosophers/philosophical movements (two of your questions may be quality questions that are general enough to be asked of all philosophers)