Social philosophy

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/social-philosophy

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 social philosophy?Social philosophy is the study of how people in a community should be treated fairly and how society can be organized in a just way.
2. Why do people study social philosophy?It helps us think about fairness, justice, and how laws and rules can make life better for everyone.

Social Ontology: The philosophical study of the nature of social reality and the existence of social entities.
Care Ethics: An ethical theory emphasizing relationships, empathy, and responsiveness to the needs of others.
Cosmopolitanism: A philosophical outlook advocating for universal moral obligations and global justice beyond national boundaries.