Building on the success of the first textbook ever written exclusively to address the knowledge and skills of VCE Philosophy Units 3 & 4, this third edition of VCE Philosophy: A Student Text for Units 3&4 has been fully updated and revised to reflect the new VCE Philosophy Study Design and Prescribed Text List (2019). Providing detailed guidance on the set texts, contextual material, activities, review questions and suggestions for supplementary reading and assessment, this book will prove indispensable for teachers and students alike.
STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ‘DO’ PHILOSOPHY: Through a wide variety of activities, discussion questions and opportunities for reflection, students will exercise their critical thinking skills, both independently and in exchanges with others.
A COMPREHENSIVE GROUNDING IN THE KEY KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Drawing on decades of teaching and assessing experience, and a thorough understanding of the requirements of the VCE Philosophy course, the authors ensure that each chapter provides students with multiple opportunities to develop and exercise the key knowledge and skills described in the VCE Philosophy Study Design (2019).
CLOSE EXAMINATION OF PRIMARY TEXTS: The capacity to work with primary philosophy texts is vital for successful engagement in VCE Philosophy. Through a variety of stimulating classroom tasks, discussion plans and writing activities, students are able to build on their skills through detailed studies of the set texts.
SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS: New and experienced teachers alike will appreciate the wealth of suggestions for lesson content, assessment tasks, further resources and advice on course design and unit planning.