D.ELAR.3.C
Analyze the works of classical and contemporary philosophers.
Debate I, II, III (One to Three Credits). · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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Skills
- analyze (works of classical philosophers) #dok3
- analyze (works of contemporary philosophers) #dok3
- compare (ideas from classical and contemporary philosophies) #dok2
- interpret (philosophical arguments in the context of debate) #dok2
- synthesize (philosophical principles to inform debate) #dok4
Learning Targets
- I can identify key works from classical and contemporary philosophers relevant to debate. #dok1
- I can compare the main arguments of classical and contemporary philosophers. #dok2
- I can interpret philosophical arguments and apply them to debate contexts. #dok2
- I can analyze the influence of classical and contemporary philosophical works on approaches to value debate. #dok3
- I can evaluate how classical and contemporary philosophies inform argumentation strategies. #dok3
- I can synthesize philosophical principles from multiple sources to build stronger debate cases. #dok4
Big Ideas
- Philosophical perspectives provide foundational reasoning structures essential for arguments in debate.
- Analyzing classical and contemporary philosophers enhances understanding and application of value-based reasoning.
Essential Questions
- How do classical and contemporary philosophers influence the way we build arguments in debate?
- What are the key differences and similarities between classical and contemporary philosophical ideas?
- In what ways can understanding philosophical works improve our value-based arguments?
- How can the study of philosophical reasoning help in developing affirmative and negative debate cases?
- Why is it important to consider both historical and modern philosophical perspectives in the debate process?