Socrates 470-399 B.C,- NEVER wrote anything Gave philosophy its preeminent method- Socratic method or questioning (form of inquiry and debate between individuals with opposing viewpoints based on asking and answering questions to stimulate rational thinking and to illuminate ideas) Believed knowledge does not come from memorizing facts & repeating them True wisdom comes from being…
Metaphysics Studies the nature of being; the makeup, working and organization of reality in general. Often looks at aspects of being that cannot be observed and measured, such as God and virtue Basic questions include: What is being? What are its fundamental features and properties? Logic & the Philosophy of Science Logic deals with the…
Currently popular are definitions of family based on what they do rather than who comprises them. These definitions reflect a desire to include groups that do not fit the traditional man-woman-child model. These definitions are most suited to the study of the interrelationships of individuals and families in this course. The Vanier Institute of the…
We know very little about Shakespeare’s life during two major spans of time, commonly referred to as the “lost years.” The lost years fall into two periods: 1578-82 and 1585-92. The first period covers the time after Shakespeare left grammar school until his marriage to Anne Hathaway in November of 1582. The second period covers…
Shakespeare died in 1616 on his birthday, which was April 23, at Stratford-upon-Avon, which is in England. He died when he was 52. We have two different sources. The first one says his cause of death was unknown. The second one says he died after drinking with his theater friends. He was buried at the…
In 1989, the Cold War was declared officially over at a meeting between the U.S.A. and U.S.S.R.- Who Won? “The end of the Cold War is our common victory”- Mikhail Gorbachev “Ronald Reagan had a higher claim than any other leader to have won the Cold War for liberty and he did it without a…
With onset of Cold War in late 1940s began 2nd Red Scare. This included: House of Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) was est. in WW2 to investigate ‘unpatriotic behavior’- late 1940s devoted to catching Communists -Highest profile investigation into Hollywood motion picture industry- produced a list called ‘The Red Channels’ identifying suspected Commies in Hollywood High…
Definition: Period from 1900 – 1920 during which reformers sought to improve government, regulate businesses, help workers and help the poor. Theodore Roosevelt (Republican) VP for William McKinley, became president at age 43 when McKinley assassinated in 1901- youngest ever Wanted to give all Americans a ‘Square Deal’- a more just and equitable society Much…
Early America believed that organizing a political party was corrupt or subversive Parties would fill Congress with men of little ability who put special interests over national welfare George Washington tried to have an impartial presidency by consulting members of both camps By 1794, split into two parties: Federalists who controlled the executive, and the…
Why Abolitionism? Abolitionism was a movement to end the slave trade and to emancipate (free) slaves in both Western Europe and the Americas. It usually took part in Northern states (but not everyone was anti-slavery), than in Southern states. The Enlightenment and the Great Awakening are what stirred things up and made some begin to…
Overrules all other Ontario legislation unless that legislation states that the Human Rights Code does not apply Provides civil remedies, not criminal penalties People found to have engaged in discrimination can be ordered to compensate an individual or make changes to the way they conduct their affairs. Scope of the Code – What does the…
Summary of Facts: Hospital Insurance Act and the Medical and Health Care Services Act. Neither program provides funding for sign language interpretation for the deaf. All of the appellants were born deaf and use sign language as their preferred means of communication. The appellants claim that without the use of an interpreter, they are unable…
Peer Pressure: = the pressure that you feel to do what others your age (individuals or groups) are doing. An example of POSITIVE peer pressure: = role models (e.g. people who get good grades, have good study habits, volunteer in the community) An example of NEGATIVE peer pressure: = gangs (e.g. groups that may be…
Active Listening is a way of listening and responding to another person that improves mutual understanding. Active listening is a structured form of listening and responding that focuses the attention on the speaker. Active listening is an important way to bring about changes in people. Despite the popular notion that listening is a passive approach,…
Burrhus Frederic Skinner Born March 20, 1904 Died August 18, 1990 Received his BA in English and attempted to be a writer Went back to school at Harvard and received his masters in psychology in 1930 and then his doctorate in 1931 One of the best psychology writers: Walden II, Behaviour of Organisms, Science Human…
Developed a theory about childhood development that still greatly influences behavioural psychologist and educators today. Biography: -born in 1896-1980 in Neuchatel -attended the University of Neuchatel -received a PhD in Natural Science -Moved to Paris, France to teach at an all boy school -Here was what led him to his theory that young children’s cognitive…
Dr. Howard Gardner is a professor of education at Harvard University, he is also a psychologist. In 1983 Gardner developed the theory of multiple intelligences. It suggested that the original notion of intelligence based on an I.Q. test was far too limited. Gardner came up with 8 different intelligences to account for the broader range…
Karl Marx was an economist, revolutionary and a sociologist, amongst other occupations. Moving around Germany, France and finally England, he developed his theories and ideas that would lead him to attempt a revolution to overthrow the capitalist system. Despite being close to starting one such revolution, it quickly dissipated when it lost support. He wrote…
Since the days of ancient Greece, tragedy has been regarded as the highest form of literary art. But what is tragedy? Many definitions have been offered, but the most influential is the one presented by the philosopher Aristotle in his work entitled Poetics. Having read Oedipus the King, to which Aristotle frequently refers, you might…
We don’t know whether there was a historical Oedipus. “Oedipus” means “swollen feet”. The Greeks pronounced it “oy-DEEP-us”. Oed- is the same root as “oedema / edema” (tissue swelling; the British preserve the initial “o”), while “-pus” is feet (hence “octopus”, the eight-footed animal.) Laius and Jocasta were king and queen of Thebes, a town…