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Introduction to Philosophy - Beginner's guide to reading philosophy and introduction to basic philosophical dilemmas

During this course, I shall introduce some of the basic philosophical problems whose study can provide insight on how to approach the subject. I will assign a reading before each class which I will proceed to discuss. There are no right or wrong answers at this stage as the goal is to become familiar with these problems and learn how to formulate philosophical arguments for the same.

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A laptop will be necessary.

Location

Online via webcam

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Age:
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Duration:
45 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Spanish, French

About Me

The experience I have had in teaching has only been through volunteering platforms. But, those were the experiences through which I have learned more about myself than any other. There were language barriers and age constraints. But all problems fell short in the face of the students having fun during classes and learning. There will be readings assigned for some of the classes. Most will be discussion based with in-class exercises.

Education

I am currently pursuing BSc Psychology Honors degree from a liberal arts university. I am planning on doing a minor in philosophy along with a concentration in biology.

Experience / Qualifications

I have been a tutor to students in Cambodia, Jamaica and Venezuela through volunteer organizations. The ages of the students ranged from 5 to 20.
This course will introduce the students to the building blocks of French grammar. The students will also garner knowledge about French culture and will be intimated with the nuances of the language. The course will also include lessons about writing skills.
The focus of this class will be on building a strong grammatical structure while keeping the nuances from different regions in mind. Their might be homework after some classes but, it will not take more than fifteen minutes. I will also introduce the students to basic vocabulary so as to enable speaking.
This class would entail talking about books which have had a profound impact on the way I think and view the world. The student would be required to read a book before and coming and we shall discuss our thoughts on them. If the student does not wish to buy the book, I shall provide them the same in the digital format. Looking forward to discussing some great books!

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