IB Philosophy practice example: Paper 3 doing philosophy

As we might expect, then, philosophy has generally been defined in ways which imply a certain totality, generality, and ultimateness of both subject matter and method. With respect to subject matter, philosophy is an attempt to comprehend that is, to gather together the varied details of the world and of life into a single inclusive whole, which shall be a unity. On the side of the attitude of the philosopher there is the endeavour to attain as unified, consistent, and complete an outlook upon experience as is possible. This aspect is expressed in the word philosophy love of wisdom. Whenever philosophy has been taken seriously, it has always been assumed that it signified achieving a wisdom which would influence the conduct of life. 1.) Explain what the text is arguing for, in terms of the nature of philosophical activity.

2.) Link this to the course (the philosophy you have studied); explain the connections.

3.) Consider this view of doing philosophy in relation to your experience; does it hold true?

GRADE CRITERIA CHECK:

A LANGUAGE is your answer Organised? Coherent and focused? Making good /precise use of philosophical terms?

B EXPLORATION is you answer Identifying pertinent issues in the text? Choosing good examples to support its exploration of those issues? Drawing on the experience of doing philosophy throughout the whole course?

C RELEVANCE AND UNDERSTANDING OF TEXT is your answer Making convincing references to the text?

Showing an in-depth understanding of the issues raised, about philosophy as an activity? Showing an awareness of how philosophical activity is carried out?

D EVALUATION AND PERSONAL RESPONSE is you answer Showing an insightful and thoughtful response to the issues raised in the text? Is there strong / convincing evaluation of the issues of philosophical activity, raised in the text?