Rutherford College Rutherford College

Year 10 Philosophy

10PHI
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr W. Allison-Maxwell, Mr D. White.

Recommended Prior Learning

No prior learning required

Year 10 Philosophy

“Is there life after death?”   “Is it ok to test beauty products on animals?”  “How do we know we aren’t dreaming right now?”  “Is it morally acceptable to enjoy violent movies and games?”  In Year 10 Philosophy we will discuss big questions like these and many more; questions about life, reality and the universe that you can’t just look up online because not everybody agrees on the answers.  In this course students will develop practical philosophical skills through the use of texts, discussions, debates and research projects. 

You will learn to use logic and reasoning to question what you hear and to make up your own mind about what is right and what is wrong.  These skills will help students to question the world around them, challenge ideas, develop reasoned opinions and engage with other peoples’ points-of-view.

Learning Areas:

Social Science


Pathway

Level 1 Commerce, Level 1 Geography, Level 1 History

Career Pathways

Animator/Digital Artist, Zoologist, Marine Biologist, Architect, Architectural Technician, Historian, Chemical Engineer, Biochemist, Biomedical Engineer, Ship's Officer, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Dental Technician, Curator, Dietitian, Psychiatrist, Economist, Food Technologist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Baker, Counsellor, Trainer, Interpreter, Musician, Driving Instructor, Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Translator, Nanny/Child Carer, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Recreation Co-ordinator, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										
There are no costs associated with this course.



Stationery Requirements:

1 1B5 Exercise book

										

								


				






    

        
Disclaimer

        
Course Selection does not guarantee entry, some courses have credit requirements and/or will be reviewed by the Head of Faculity.
Any Costs, Equipment or Unit Standards are a guideline and may change.

Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it.  Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.  
Costs
Rutherford College aims to deliver educational courses over and above that which is funded by the Ministry, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant may be requested, and we appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.