Learning Intention: To understand the different branches of philosophy and their key concepts.

Introduction: - Begin the lesson by asking students if they have ever wondered about the big questions in life, such as the nature of reality, the existence of God, or the meaning of life. - Explain that philosophy is a field of study that explores these questions and seeks to understand the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. - State the learning intention: Today, we will explore the different branches of philosophy and their key concepts.

Main Body:

1. Metaphysics: - Explain that metaphysics is the branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of reality and existence. - Discuss key concepts such as: - Ontology: the study of being and existence. - Cosmology: the study of the origin and structure of the universe. - Determinism vs. Free Will: the debate about whether our actions are predetermined or if we have the ability to make choices.

2. Epistemology: - Explain that epistemology is the branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of knowledge and how we come to know things. - Discuss key concepts such as: - Rationalism vs. Empiricism: the debate about whether knowledge is primarily gained through reason or through sensory experience. - Skepticism: the questioning of the possibility of knowledge and the reliability of our senses. - Theories of Truth: different perspectives on what constitutes truth and how we can determine if something is true.

3. Ethics: - Explain that ethics is the branch of philosophy that deals with moral principles and values. - Discuss key concepts such as: - Utilitarianism: the belief that actions should be judged based on their consequences and the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people. - Deontology: the belief that actions should be judged based on their adherence to moral rules and duties. - Virtue Ethics: the belief that actions should be judged based on the development of virtuous character traits.

4. Logic: - Explain that logic is the branch of philosophy that deals with reasoning and argumentation. - Discuss key concepts such as: - Deductive Reasoning: the process of drawing specific conclusions from general principles. - Inductive Reasoning: the process of drawing general conclusions from specific observations. - Fallacies: common errors in reasoning that can lead to invalid or unsound arguments.

Conclusion: - Summarize the main points discussed in each branch of philosophy. - Encourage students to think about which branch of philosophy they find most interesting and why. - Assign a reflection activity where students can write a short paragraph explaining their thoughts on the different branches of philosophy and which one resonates with them the most.