From stimulus to philosophical inquiry
| English | 中文 | Pinyin |
|---|---|---|
| personhood/ˈpɜːsənhʊd/ | 人格地位 | rén gé dì wèi |
| counterargument/ˈkaʊntərɑːɡjuːmənt/ | 反论证 | fǎn lùn zhèng |
A decision you can investigate
- A photograph of a humanoid robot may prompt a question about personhood 人格地位.
- Describing the robot's design is not yet philosophical analysis.
Build the explanation
- A non-philosophical stimulus provides a starting point. Define a philosophical issue and examine concepts, arguments and objections.
- The analysis should be focused enough to develop reasons and a qualified conclusion within the word limit.
Match the terms to their precise meanings.
Use these definitions in the particular context of From stimulus to philosophical inquiry.
Work through the evidence
- Ask whether consciousness is necessary for personhood. Compare one argument for this condition with an objection concerning how consciousness can be known.
- Return to the stimulus only when it helps clarify the issue or argument.
Which question is most philosophical?
Ask whether consciousness is necessary for personhood. Compare one argument for this condition with an objection concerning how consciousness can be known. Return to the stimulus only when it helps clarify the issue or argument.
Test the limits
- The IA is supervised coursework, not a written mock replacing it.
- Reference arguments and stimulus sources; teacher checks eligibility, authenticity and assessment requirements.
Which caution belongs to this particular task?
The IA is supervised coursework, not a written mock replacing it. Reference arguments and stimulus sources; teacher checks eligibility, authenticity and assessment requirements.
The explanation in this lesson makes a conditional claim; relevant context and evidence still matter.
Reference arguments and stimulus sources; teacher checks eligibility, authenticity and assessment requirements.
Apply and explain your answer
- Which question is most philosophical?
- Is consciousness necessary for personhood, and how could that condition be justified?
Choose the two statements supported by this lesson.
The concept and worked evidence support these claims; the stated limits rule out the universal shortcut.
Use the terms precisely
- personhood: The status and characteristics used to count something as a person.
- counterargument 反论证: An argument challenging a claim or its support.
Ask whether consciousness is necessary for personhood. Compare one argument for this condition with an objection concerning how consciousness can be known. Return to the stimulus only when it helps clarify the issue or argument.
The IA is supervised coursework, not a written mock replacing it. Reference arguments and stimulus sources; teacher checks eligibility, authenticity and assessment requirements.
A non-philosophical stimulus provides a starting point. Define a philosophical issue and examine concepts, arguments and objections.