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Religious Studies Philosophy of Religion Introduction Draw your brain I’ll tell you why later!! Use ½ page of A4 What is philosophy of religion? Philosophy of religion examines the general philosophical problems about religion and God. It analyses concepts such as God and eternal life, tries to determine the meaning of religious utterances and examines the nature and existence of God or gods and the ways in which God is related to the world. What we will study at A Level RS Expectations • Arrive on time • Bring all the necessary resources and equipment for the lesson • RS blog (ncpreligiousstudies.wordpress.com) • Twitter (@Ponte_Philos) • Keep up to date and check your emails Learning objectives To analyse the value of different types of arguments Learning outcomes To know key vocabulary; philosophy, argument, deductive, induction, a priori and a posteriori To analyse the types of argument – inductive and deductive To create an inductive and deductive argument Starter – discuss in pairs Philosophy of Religion in made up of arguments • What is an argument? What is contradiction? argument clinic • What is an argument in philosophy? ‘a set of statements which is such that one of them (the conclusion) is supported or implied by the others (the premises) • What makes a good argument in philosophy? Deductive arguments Deductive Reasoning If the premises of a deductive argument are true, then it’s conclusion must be true. The premises provide absolute support of the conclusion. The information in the conclusion is based entirely on the premises. How would you use deductive reasoning to demonstrate which country the Eiffel Tower is in? • The Eiffel Tower is in Paris • Paris is in France Therefore, the Eiffel Tower is in France Deductive Argument • All human beings were born. Kate is a _____ ____. Therefore, Kate was _____. If the premises are true then the conclusion has to be true Inductive arguments Inductive Arguments If it’s premises are true, then its conclusion could still be false. The premises provide some but not absolute support for the conclusion. How would you use inductive reasoning to demonstrate all geese are white If you see one goose, you might think, geese are white, but you don't have a large enough sample to know. See two, and you begin to see a pattern, see the flock and you have a big enough sample to draw a conclusion: geese are white, or "most" geese are white. Probably true but not proof Inductive Argument Name ______________ when you throw paper at her Name is a human Therefore, humans ____________ when your throw paper at them Activities • Complete these activities on the Eduqas website over the summer in preparation for the initial assessment in September – keep practising until you get them right • Type of argument sorting activity • Inductive or deductive activity • Or look for the Induction worksheet on http://ncpreligiousstudies.wordpress.com Initial Assessment Read through the information sheets No less than a side of A4 – in your own words 1. AO1 Explain the different types of argument used in philosophy of religion. 2. AO2 ‘Deductive arguments are more useful to philosophers than inductive arguments.’ Assess this view This will test your general literacy skills and your ability to evaluate different ideas. Feedback 1. AO1 A thorough answer in the time available; an accurate and relevant treatment of the topic. Effective use is made of relevant examples and key words are used and defined accurately. Good legibility and high level of accuracy in spelling, grammar and punctuation. • What key terms should you include? 2. AO2 Different views are analysed and evaluated. The arguments are based on reasoning and/or evidence, with an appropriate conclusion being drawn. The answer is clearly organised and coherent. Key words are used accurately. Good legibility and high level of accuracy in spelling, grammar and punctuation. • What two arguments need to be included? Knowledge review Inductive and deductive argument What is a deductive argument? Arguments that can prove, if the premises are true then the conclusion must also be true. They are dependent on logic and not experience What is an inductive argument? Arguments that cannot prove but can persuade by offering evidence from human experience in support of the conclusion Discussion activity ‘Nicola, Clare, Simon and Henry went out together for a meal on Saturday evening they all chose the same main course and all four were sick during the night. Therefore, there was something wrong with the food.’ Why is this argument only probably true and not true beyond doubt? Use the key terms and concepts to help you Learning objective To analyse the value of different types of arguments Learning outcomes To know key terms and concepts To explain the types of argument used in philosophy Draw your brain Then, fill it with everything you have learnt (knowledge and skills) during the lesson.