The Nature of Philosophical Inquiry
Students explore the origins of philosophy and distinguish between philosophical and non-philosophical questions. They learn to appreciate wonder and curiosity as the starting points of inquiry.
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Students explore the origins of philosophy and distinguish between philosophical and non-philosophical questions. They learn to appreciate wonder and curiosity as the starting points of inquiry.
Key Questions
- What makes a question philosophical?
- Why do humans wonder about the world?
- How did early philosophers seek answers?
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