Philosophy · 86 topics · NCCA Curriculum Specifications
Philosophy, questioning.
86 topics aligned to ncca NCCA Curriculum Specifications. This Junior Cycle Philosophy short course introduces first-year students to the foundational skills of philosophical inquiry, critical thinking, and dialogue.
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6 grades · 28 units · 86 topics
Junior Cycle (1st-3rd Year) · 2nd Year
- The Nature of Philosophical InquiryNCCA Philosophy Strand 1.1: Recognise philosophical questions.
- Logic and ReasoningNCCA Philosophy Strand 1.4: Identify the premises and conclusion of an argument.
- Spotting FallaciesNCCA Philosophy Strand 1.5: Recognise common logical fallacies.
- The Concept of TruthNCCA Philosophy Strand 2.1: Discuss what it means to know something.
- Perception and RealityNCCA Philosophy Strand 2.3: Explore the reliability of the senses.
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Philosophy, taught through active methods.
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