Part 2: information gathering
a) Gather information about the Philosophers (from your text book & the handout) and record on your data chart. Share info with a partner or two so you have all the boxes filled in on your chart.
b) Go through statements again from the point of view of your philosopher that you are an expert on. (again how would you defend your philosophers point of view, ie why would they agree or disagree).
c)Pretend you are a devoted follower of one of the Philosophers (could be the one you became an expert on or one of your choice). Choose two of the following topics and try to reconstruct the world according to their views. For example: what would a school look like if Hobbes was responsible for organizing and planning it? You may discuss this with a partner. Make two webs/mind maps of your ideas.
1. school
2. places of work
3. welfare/social programs
4. government
5. rights & freedoms
6. family life
Part 3: written extension on philosopher
Write a description of your school, family life, society etc... as it would look if one of the philosophers were responsible for creating it. Be sure to mention the philosopher by name, his most important idea and explain how this would effect life.
-Go through self assessment
-Have a partner read your write up and provide feedback
-Create final draft and submit (**along with philosophers chart) by end of next week (I'll give you some more class time early next week).
