Title: The Pig That Wants to Be Eaten: And 99 Other Thought Experiments. Author/s: Baggini, J. Material type: Book. Publisher/date: Plume (2006). Format: Paperback (336 pages). ISBN: ISBN-10: 0452287448, ISBN-13: 978-0452287440. Area and topic: Popular philosophy. Key/important philosophical issues/topics/problems; Thought experiments. Moral philosophy (ethics). Intended audience/ reading level: General/accessable Purchasing and information: amazon.com. Unique and/or salient […]
Category: Philosophical activities (lesson resources/activities/puzzles etc)
The Duck That Won the Lottery: 100 New Experiments for the Armchair Philosopher
Title: The Duck That Won the Lottery: 100 New Experiments for the Armchair Philosopher. Author/s: Baggini, Julian. Material type: Book. Publisher/date: Plume (2009). Format: Paperback (336 pages). ISBN: ISBN-10: 0452295416, ISBN-13: 978-0452295414. Area and topic: Popular philosophy. Philosophy and daily life/culture/experience. Philosophical skills and methodology. Practical philosophy. Critical thinking. Intended audience/ reading level: General/accessable. Purchasing […]
Do You Think What You Think You Think?
Title: Do You Think What You Think You Think? Author/s: Baggini, Julian. Stangroom, Jeremy. Material type: Book. Publisher/date: Plume (2007). Format: Paperback (192 pages). ISBN: ISBN-10: 0452288657. ISBN-13: 978-0452288652 Area and topic: Popular philosophy. Pedagogical aid and/or resource. Philosophical skills and methodology. Reasoning and critical thinking. Intended audience/ reading level: General/accessible Purchasing and information: www.amazon.com Unique […]
101 Experiments in the Philosophy of Everyday Life.
Title: 101 Experiments in the Philosophy of Everyday Life. Author/s: Pol Droit, Roger. Material type: Book. Publisher/date: Penguin, Non-Classics (2003). Format: Paperback (224 pages). ISBN: ISBN-10: 0142003131, ISBN-13: 978-0142003138. Area and topic: Popular philosophy. Practical philosophy. Thought experiments. Philosophy and daily life/culture/experience. Intended audience/ reading level: General/accessible. Purchasing and information: 1) amazon.com 2) fishpond.co.nz. Unique […]
Journalism Ethics Case Studies
Journalism goes to the movies is a useful book containing ethical case studies illustrated by popular films. The book raises a variety of ethical issues faced by journalists, including privacy, conflict of of interest, reporter and source relationships, and the role of journalists in their communities. In the word document attached, are the two cases […]
Philosophy for Teens
Title: Philosophy for Teens: Ideas and Ideals Editors: Grispino, Joseph A. Publisher: Third Millennium Publishing Date: 2005 ISBN: 1-932657-38-X NOTES: Philosophy for Teens was written for American high school students. It can be used either directly by students or as a guide for teachers. Although some of the references are uniquely American (e.g. republican/democrat, civics […]