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Welcome to the PLATO Philosopher's Toolkit
The Philosopher’s Toolkit contains a variety of different lesson plans that can be used to lead philosophical discussions among pre-college students. Clicking on one of the Philosophy Tools below will bring you to a set of lesson plans on that particular topic, some of which are subject area specific and some of which are more general. Each lesson plan indicates the grade level for which it is appropriate. Please explore the Toolkit and contact us with any suggestions or reactions. Enjoy!”Latest Teacher Tools
Truth, Lies and Bullshit
Part 1: What is the difference between Truth, a Lie …Nagel’s What is it like to be a bat?
In his article, “What is it like to be a …Searle’s Chinese Room: Do computers think?
Can a computer think? John Searle’s Chinese Room argument can …
God: All-Good or All-Evil…is there any Difference?
A Topic Concerning the Question of Evil A long-simmering debate …
Animal Minds: puzzling over Puppies and Parrots
For much of modern science, since the Enlightenment, animals were …