Name: Philosophy in Four Questions Syllabus
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We often get requests for a syllabus for our various curriculum titles, so here is a suggested syllabus for Philosophy in Four Questions.

Remember: There’s not ONE right way to create a syllabus so this is simply a suggestion. Adapt it as you will.

The full syllabus can also be found in this post.

In these chaotic times, it is a wise idea to help teens learn to:

Think well
Recognize the positive and negative influences around them and the ideas behind them
Here are more reasons your homeschool high schooler should study Philosophy

That’s what learning philosophy is all about. We commissioned Dr. Micah Tillman (who teaches Philosophy and Philosophy-based Science and Math for Stanford University’s online high school) to create Philosophy in 4 Questions when some of our youngest sons were homeschooling high school. They had just finished History and Philosophy of the Western World and wanted more of the thinking skills that that course had introduced.

Our sons told us that this was one of their favorite and most valuable courses in high school. It has since become a popular elective (and important life-skills course) for teens. The short lessons and friendly, accessible tone helps young people develop the skills they need in a non-preachy manner.

You can download this freebie suggested syllabus for a one-credit Philosophy course for your homeschool high schoolers or your homeschool high school co-op.

Course Title: Philosophy in Four Questions

Length: 30-32 weeks

Curriculum: Philosophy in Four Questions by Dr. Micah Tillman, 7SistersHomeschool.com

Optional curriculum: For optional end-of-year paper, use 7Sisters’ APA, MLA or Chicago Writing Guides.

Description: Philosophy is one of the most important courses a homeschool high schooler can use for a powerful transcript and life preparation. Students will learn the basics of Philosophy and apply it in short, understandable, weekly thought and writing assignments.

It is wise to study philosophy because:

Philosophers run the world by their ideas and the sharing of their ideas. Philosophers are the brains behind political decisions, health care management, types of books we read, fashions we enjoy, even some of the ways we interact with our theology.
Students who understand philosophical thoughts and trends can become culture creators themselves. They become the thinkers who can become wise leaders.
God is a philosopher. Philosophy is the love of wisdom. Psalm 4:1 instructs us to “get wisdom”. God is the creator of wisdom. It is important for our teens learn to be wise and submit their thinking to God’s wisdom.

Goals: Philosophy in 4 Questions is divided into the four basic questions of philosophy:

What is there?
How do we know?
What do we do about it?
Why?

Written in a light-hearted, fun manner and a Christian worldview, Philosophy in 4 Questions helps teens learn to recognize, think about, and discuss these questions.

Grading Scale: Create your own grading scale or grade this as a pass/fail elective.

Schedule:

The curriculum is designed to cover one chapter per week for thirty weeks. Optional weeks 31 and 32: Students who wish to write a final paper will take these weeks to do so.