Philosopher

High school (ages 12+)
Philosophy & Big Questions

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/philosopher

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the key feature?Reliance on logical argumentation, conceptual analysis, critical thinking, and thought experiments
2. Why do philosophers ask big questions?Philosophers ask big questions to understand the world and our place in it. They challenge common ideas and look for deeper truths.
3. How do philosophers think differently from scientists?Philosophers use rational argument, conceptual analysis, and thought experiments instead of experiments. They focus on ideas and reasoning rather than just observing.

A priori knowledge: Knowledge that is independent of experience, derived from reason alone.
A posteriori knowledge: Knowledge that is derived from experience and empirical evidence.
Dialectic: A method of philosophical argument that involves some sort of contradictory process.