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PowerPoint Presentation: Utilitarianism

By The Academic Agora

A 90-slide Power Point presentation focusing on:The Context of Bentham's Moral PhilosophyClarifying UtilitarianismJohn Stuart Mill and Equality for WomenUsing Utilitarianism: the Case of Capital PunishmentJustifying UtilitarianismObjections to

Subjects:

Law, Philosophy, Political Science

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentation: John Stuart Mill's Utilitarianism

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This PowerPoint is ideal for teachers interested in breaking down John Stuart Mill's theory of Utilitarianism.The deck includes a short biography of Mill, described Mill's utilitarian project, and clearly explains his utility principle (including an

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Philosophy

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations

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The Matrix: A Comprehensive and Accessible Handout on the Philosophy of the Film

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This eight-page packet focuses on the philosophical background of "The Matrix." It includes a guide for a close viewing of the film (indicating scenes and minutes) as well as "questions for close viewing" and critical thinking questions touching on

Subjects:

Film, Philosophy, Critical Thinking

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Handouts, Movie Guides, Independent Work Packet

$6.50

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PowerPoint Presentation: John Dewey's "Art as Experience"

By The Academic Agora

This PowerPoint presentation (14 slides) offers a thorough introduction to John Dewey's Art as Experience (1934). It covers the essential points of Dewey's philosophy of art and experience and incorporates Discussion Questions after key points.

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Philosophy

Grades:

12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

$5.00

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PowerPoint Presentation: The Ethics of Gender

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A 35-slide PowerPoint Presentation focusing on Gender, The Ethics of Care, Power, Privilege, and Diversity, and Taking Action.

Subjects:

Philosophy, Sociology, Women's Studies

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

$8.00

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Handout: Pier Paolo Pasolini's "Salò" - An Introduction

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This comprehensive, yet brief, handout introduces the life and context of Pasolini, followed by important themes, examples of themes, and relevant quotes from Pasolini about these themes.The handout also includes "Watching Questions" to keep

Subjects:

European History, Film, Philosophy

Grades:

12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Lectures, Handouts

$3.50

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Laura Mulvey: Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema

By The Academic Agora

This 14-slide PowerPoint presentation includes a comprehensive overview of Laura Mulvey's "Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema." It includes slides on Hollywood History and Technological Advancements, The Dominant vs. Radical Form of Cinematic

Subjects:

Film, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations

$5.00

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PowerPoint Presentation: The Ethics of Race

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A 37-slide PowerPoint Presentation that defines race and racism and discusses: (1) Race and Moral Philosophy, The Racial Experience, Race and Gender, Black Lives Matter and Anti-Racist Policies.

Subjects:

Afro-American Studies, Philosophy, Black History Month

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

$6.00

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Handout: Cultural/Ethical Relativism

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This succinct, yet comprehensive handout on Cultural and Moral Relativism in introduces the concepts of moral relativism and moral objectivism before moving on to a concrete and contemporary example where objectivism and relativism collide: Female

Subjects:

Philosophy

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Handouts

$4.00

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Aristotelian Ethics (Virtue Ethics): Group Project

By The Academic Agora

This exercise makes a clear and relatable distinction between Aristotle's virtue, or character, Kant's deontological ethic, and Mill's utilitarian ethics using an example of cheating, which all students find very easy to relate to!

Subjects:

Philosophy, Critical Thinking

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Handouts

$4.00

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Summary of John Locke's Theory of Personal Identity with Discussion Questions

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This handout consist of a very accessible, yet thorough, summary of John Locke's theory of PERSONAL IDENTITY based on Chapter XXVII, “Of Identity and Diversity" of his An Essay Concerning Human Understanding. It is ideal for students studying Locke

Subjects:

Philosophy, Psychology

Grades:

12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Lectures, Teacher Manuals, Handouts

$5.00

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PowerPoint Presentation: The Social Contract

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A 27-slide PowerPoint Presentation that discusses:(1) Morality as a Compromise Agreement, (2) The Social Contract and (3) Developing the Social Contract Argument.

Subjects:

European History, Philosophy, Political Science

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

$5.00

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Handout: Ernest van den Haag, "Eye for An Eye: A Defense of Capital Punishment"

By The Academic Agora

Handout on Ernest van den Haag's "An Eye for an Eye: A Defense of Capital Punishment"Includes a clear and concise breakdown of Van den Haag's argumentIncludes objections and responsesIncludes reading/discussion questions

Subjects:

Law, Philosophy, Criminal Justice - Law

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, Handouts

$4.00

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PowerPoint Presentation: "The Communist Manifesto"

By The Academic Agora

PowerPoint based on The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx/Friedrich EngelsThorough, clear and concise explanation of the argumentIncludes Objections and Responses

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Philosophy, Political Science

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

$4.00

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Concise Overview of Plato's Theory of Forms & Philosophy of Art and Beauty

By The Academic Agora

This concise handout provides a clear, accessible, and accurate explanation of Plato's Theory of Forms and its relationship to Plato's Philosophy of Art and Beauty. The handout also includes several discusses questions.

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Philosophy

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Lectures, Handouts, Outlines

$3.50

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Cultural Relativism: An Explanation, Example, and Critical Thinking Activity

By The Academic Agora

This two-page handout offers a clear, accessible description of cultural relativism, as well as a controversial and relevant example which encourages students to think through the issue for themselves. The handout concludes with some possible

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Philosophy, Critical Thinking

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

$3.00

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Douglass's "Narrative of the Life" - Close Reading and Drafting an Essay

By The Academic Agora

This comprehensive packet focused on teaching students to perform close reading/analysis of certain key passages in Douglass' "Narrative of the Life" is geared both to teach the skill of close reading, but also to prepare students to write a

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Literature, African History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

Types:

Activities, Handouts

$7.00

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"Donnie Darko" Study Guide

By The Academic Agora

This six-page study guide for "Donnie Darko" includes sections on Plot, Theme, Memorable Quotes, Interpretation, Symbolism, and Film Techniques.

Subjects:

Film, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Movie Guides

$6.50

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Achebe's "Things Fall Apart" - Writing Topics and Discussion Questions

By The Academic Agora

This resource consists focuses on Chinua Achebe's (1958) novel Things Fall Apart offering two in class writing prompts as well as 16 group discussion questions (which can also be used as the basis of individual essay prompts).

Subjects:

English, Literature, African History

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Activities, Handouts

$5.00

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Handout on Ethical/Cultural Relativism (for an Ethics/Ethical Theory Class)

By The Academic Agora

This is a handout used very successfully in my Ethics/Ethical Theory class to explain (1) what ethical/cultural relativism is; (2) some of its strengths; and (3) some of its weaknesses from the perspective of contemporary ethicists and commentators.

Subjects:

Philosophy

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Handouts

$5.00

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24 years of university experience teaching Philosophy, English, Writing, Literature, Humanities (Film, Art History)

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B.A. Philosophy/English Columbia College, Columbia University M.A. Philosophy Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, Columbia University M.A. Comparative Literature Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY) Ph.D. Comparative Literature Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY)

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