Cynicism

Objective

• Evaluate the philosophy of Cynicism
• Analyze The Happiness Hypothesis

Agenda

• No Written Warm-Up
• Cynic Assignment (see right sidebar)
• Discussion @ 10:00
• Reading Time (if applicable)
• Chapter 10 - Happiness Comes From between - due Monday 3/3

Happiness Hypothesis VI - Love & Attachments

Objective

• Analyze The Happiness Hypothesis

Agenda

• Warm-Up #11 - Describe one idea from the reading in you found particularly interesting or useful
• Discussion
• Reading Time
• Chapter 10 - Happiness Comes From between - due Monday 3/3
• Tomorrow:  The Cynics

Epicureanism

Objective

• Evaluate the philosophy of Epicureanism
• Analyze The Happiness Hypothesis

Agenda

• No Written Warm-Up
• Epicureanism Assignment (see right sidebar)
• Optional Assignment
• For your preferred Book Door Proposal (Game of Thrones, The Fault in our Stars, or something else) sketch up a plan for what the door / surrounding area would look like.
• We'll vote on plans next week!
• Discussion @ 10:00
• Reading Time (if applicable)
• Chapter 6 - Love & Attachments - due Thursday 2/27
• Chapter 10 - Happiness Comes From between - due Monday 3/3

Happiness Hypothesis V - The Pursuit of Happiness

Objective

• Analyze The Happiness Hypothesis

Agenda

• Warm-Up #9 - Describe one idea from the reading in you found particularly interesting or useful
• Interesting Challenge
• There's a door decorating contest for Read Across Maryland Month
• Three winning rooms get pizza.
• Mr. M likes winning.  And pizza.  And doors.
• Rules:  Pick a book.  Any book.   It can just be a book people in the class like; any philosophy tie-in is optional.  Decorate the door to reflect the book with a focus on reading and creativity.  Win.  Eat Pizza.
• Would the class like to spend a day doing this?  If so, what book?  Brainstorm!
• Detail:  This will be a "Reading Day" / "Project Day" - anyone who wants to participate can do so, the rest can work on stuff for class.
• Discussion
• Reading Time
• Chapter 5 - Pursuit of Happiness - due Tuesday 2/25
• Chapter 6 - Love & Attachments - due Thursday 2/27
• Chapter 10 - Happiness Comes From between - due Monday 3/3

Stoicism

Objective

• Evaluate the philosophy of Stoicism
• Analyze The Happiness Hypothesis

Agenda

• Warm-Up #9 - Define stoic
• Stoics
• Stoicism Definition
• Key Ideas
• Famous Stoics
• Quotes
• Control
• Perseverance
• Virtue
• "This Is Water"
• Reading Time (if applicable)
• Chapter 5 - Pursuit of Happiness - due Tuesday 2/25
• Chapter 6 - Love & Attachments - due Thursday 2/27
• Chapter 10 - Happiness Comes From between - due Monday 3/3

Happiness Hypothesis I - The Divided Mind

Objective

• Analyze The Happiness Hypothesis

Agenda

• Warm-Up #8 - Describe one idea from the reading you found particularly interesting or useful
• Discussion
• Reading Time
• Chapter 5 - Pursuit of Happiness - due Tuesday 2/25
• Chapter 6 - Love & Attachments - due Thursday 2/27
• Chapter 10 - Happiness Comes From between - due Monday 3/3

Reading Day

Objective

• Analyze The Happiness Hypothesis

Agenda

• Happiness Project Description
• Today is a reading / work day
• Work on your Happiness Hypothesis reading.  The first part will be due on Friday, then each subsequent section will be due on subsequent days (or every other day).
• Start brainstorming ideas for the Happiness Project
• Review for tomorrow's God Test

Life of Pi

Objective

• Analyze the philosophical arguments within the film Life of Pi

Agenda

• Get Happiness Hypothesis Reading (for next week)
• Life of Pi
• Discussion: Life of Pi
• If time, start reading

Pascal's Wager

Objective

• Evaluate Pascal's Wager

Agenda

• Warm-Up #7:  Do you agree the main argument within Pascal's Wager?  Why or why not?
• Discussion: Pascal's Wager
• Life of Pi

The Problem of Evil

Objective

• Evaluate the "Problem of Evil"

Agenda

• Warm-Up #6: Define Evil
• Discussion:  The Problem of Evil
• Epicurus
• Breaking Down The Argument
• Counterarguments
• Life of Pi
• Don't forget:  Pascal's Wager due tomorrow

Quiz / Life of Pi

Objective

• Describe the beliefs of major world religions

Agenda

• Briefly Study / Print Notes (as needed)
• Returning Old Quizzes
• Hand out Pascal's Wager
• Announcement
• No "Proofs of God" by Aquinas - cut for time
• Quiz #3: Christianity & Islam
• Life of Pi
• Coming Up:
• Monday: Problem of Evil (and Pi)
• Tuesday: Pascal's Wager (and Pi)

Eastern Philosophy

Objective

• Describe the history and beliefs of major world religions.

Agenda

• Two Hour Delay - Short Class (1 hour)
• Warm-Up #5: Based on your Crash Course viewings, explain any one idea from an eastern religion or philosophy.  (It could be a term or broad concept).  Then, briefly explain why this idea has historical or philosophical importance.
• Powerpoint
• Key Concepts
• Dharma
• Karma
• Story of the Buddha
• Suffering
• Discussion
• Quotes
• With a partner, look at the quotes on the pages linked below. 
• Buddhism:  Buddha - Wikiquote, 14th Dalai Lama - Wiki Quote
• Confucianism:  Confucius - Wikiquote
• From the sources above, select at least FOUR quotes (total) that you think are worthy of discussion.  Write them down.  Be ready to share & explain why you think these are important or interesting ideas.

Quiz / Crash Course

Objective

• Describe the beliefs of major world religions

Agenda

• Watch Crash Course / Study
• Quiz #2: Eastern Religions
• Review Quiz
• Watch Crash Course / Study
• Coming Up:
• Tomorrow: Eastern Religions Discussion
• Thurs: Abrahamic Religions Quiz
• Fri: Proofs of God