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Philosophy: Questions and Theories, Grade 12, University Preparation

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course enables students to acquire an understanding of the nature of philosophy and philosophical reasoning skills and to develop and apply their knowledge and skills while exploring specialized branches of philosophy (the course will cover at least three of the following branches: metaphysics, ethics, epistemology, philosophy of science, social and political philosophy, aesthetics).∗ Students will develop critical thinking and philosophical reasoning skills as they formulate and evaluate arguments related to a variety of philosophical questions and theories. They will also develop research and inquiry skills related to the study and practice of philosophy.
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UNIT 1: PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS AND REASONING

  • "What is correct reasoning?"
  • "What distinguishes a good argument from a bad one?"
  • "How can we detect a fallacy in reasoning?"

UNIT 2: EPISTEMOLOGY

  • "What is knowledge?"
  • "What do people know?"
  • "What are the necessary and sufficient conditions of knowledge?"
  • "What is its structure, and what are its limits?"
  • "How we are to understand the concept of justification?"

UNIT 3: METAPHYSICS

  • "What is the nature of reality?"
  • "How does the world exist, and what is its origin or source of creation?"
  • "Does the world exist outside the mind?"
  • "How can the incorporeal mind affect the physical body?"
  • "If things exist, what is their objective nature?",
  • "Is there a God (or many gods, or no god at all)?"

UNIT 4: SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY

  • "What is a government?"
  • "Why are governments needed?"
  • "What makes a government legitimate?"
  • "What rights and freedoms should a government protect?"
  • "What duties do citizens owe to a legitimate government, if any?"
  • "When may a government be legitimately overthrown, if ever?"

UNIT 5: PHILOSOPHICAL INQUIRY

Inquiry-based learning is a learning process that engages students by making real-world connections through exploration and high-level questioning. It is an approach to learning that encourages students to engage in problem-solving and experiential learning by investigating a philosophical question of interest to them.

Frequently asked questions

When do I start my course?

OAC has ongoing enrolment, which means students may register and get started on any day of the year! Students will be able to begin their courses within 24 hours, even when registration takes place on a weekend. Any registrations submitted on a statutory holiday will be processed the next day.

How long does it takes to complete a course?

Each course is completed at the student’s own pace, whether that means finishing quickly or taking advantage of our full 12-month time limit. There are no schedules or due dates to follow, so students decide when to hand in their assignments and when to take their tests to meet any personal deadlines they might have.

Will Online Alathena College send grades to student's home school?

If a student attends another Ontario high school in addition to OAC, we maintain regular contact with the student’s home school as they progress through their course. We will provide updates at three key intervals: a letter of enrolment, a midterm report, and a final report. The student’s home school will then ensure that any credits earned at OAC are added to the student’s transcript.
We provide these same updates (notification of enrolment, midterm grades, and final grades) to accounts within the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) and the Ontario College Application Service (OCAS) for any students applying to post-secondary institutions. OAC will also communicate directly with international and out-of-province colleges and universities when necessary.

Do students require any additional resources (i.e., textbooks)?

Every student will need access to a desktop computer or laptop with high-speed internet and word processing software.
All OAC course content is contained within our learning environment, so no textbooks are required.  Any course-specific resources (i.e., calculators, software downloads, etc.) are listed on the individual course outline pages on our website.

Do Online Alathena College's OSSD courses count toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma?

Absolutely! OAC is inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education and qualified to issue Ontario Secondary School Diploma credits, which are the same credits earned by students in traditional public and private schools. 
To verify our status as an inspected private school, please visit the Ministry of Education Website. Our Ministry BSID# is 881704.

Are Online Alathena College credits recognized by colleges and universities?

After more than 15 years in operation, Online Alathena College has established a distinguished reputation among colleges and universities across Canada and around the world. Any post-secondary institution that accepts Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) credits will recognize credits from OAC. We always recommend contacting any potential post-secondary institutions directly to inquire about their admissions policies and program requirements.

Do Online Alathena College credits fulfil the online learning requirement for graduation in Ontario?

The Ministry of Education defines online courses as Grade 9-12 e-Learning courses. Our Online OSSD credit course is delivered to students using an asynchronous model. The teacher provides individual support for student learning, includes student tasks, homework, online discussion boards, blogs, pre-recorded video lessons, tutorials, assignments, tests and other forms of assessment.
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