Philosophical Questions Key Question Does God exist Starter

Philosophical Questions Key Question. Does God exist? Starter Tasks. 1. Write the date, title and key question in exercise books. 2. Note down the following definition for the word philosophy; The study of theories about the nature of existence and beliefs. 3. Discuss in pairs and then note down a definition for the type of question a philosophical question is.

Philosophical Questions Lesson Aims. Target 1; To understand what philosophical questions are. Target 2; To reflect on reasons why people believe in God and why some do not. Lesson Outcomes. • To have shown understanding of what philosophical questions are through group discussion. • To have considered answers to some philosophical questions through envoying and discussion.

Philosophical Questions Some Philosophical Questions. • Does God exist? • Is there life after death? • Why is there evil in the world? • Why do people suffer? • What is the purpose of our existence? • Should we eat meat? • Where do right and wrong come from?

Philosophical Questions Key Words; Note down definitions for the words; philosophy; theist; agnostic; sceptic Definitions. Philosophy; the study of beliefs and theories. Theist; a person who believes that God exists. Atheist; a person who believes that God does not exist. Agnostic; a person who is unsure whether God exists or not. Sceptic; a person who is doubtful about certain beliefs.

Philosophical Questions Independent Learning (on a sheet). Write answers to the following questions; What I think about the existence of God is … why … … I think God is like… (what he looks like, personality, jobs etc + reasons) I would like to ask God… (why this question? ) One thing that puzzles me about God is… why … … Don’t forget these are philosophical questions so there are no right or wrong answers. Make sure you say what you think and give as many reasons for your answers as you can think of.

Philosophical Questions Respond and Reflect. In your exercise books write down one of the philosophical questions your group discussed. Write down possible answers, with reasons, to the question. If you have time do the same as above for another question.