History of Philosophy. 2 º de Bachillerato. Solution Exam Preparation of the 2nd Assessment
Below are some indications and suggestions to guide the preparation of the review of the Second Assessment . Should you solve your doubts by asking directly or through e-mail.
review Contents:
1. Item 4: Thomas Aquinas . Includes texts Sum of Theology, the historical, cultural and philosophical thought; the main themes of his philosophy.
2. Item 5: Descartes . Includes the texts of the Meditations , the historical, cultural and philosophical thought; the main themes of his philosophy.
3. Item 6: Hume . Includes the texts of J. Locke's Essay Concerning Human Understanding and texts D. Research the Hume on Human Understanding , the historical, cultural and philosophical thought of Hume, the main themes of the philosophy of Hume.
4. Item 7: Rousseau . Includes the texts of social contract ; the historical, cultural and philosophical thought; the main themes of his philosophy.
Limits on paper and time:
Remember that review should be conducted in a maximum of two pages and a maximum hour and a half. It is important therefore to plan it well answer all questions . is vital not to leave any blank .
Some tips to adequately respond to each of the issues that will be four:
first question (worth up to 1.5 points)
will be asked "to expose the fundamental ideas of the proposed text and the relationship between them." This means that you have to identify the main ideas and it should be noted the relationship between these ideas.
is important not to leave the ideas that are contained in the text. It briefly explain and establish how these ideas are intertwined. is not complete develop themes, because that corresponds to the second question.
The answer, therefore, be drawn up in accordance with the comments made, indications have been given in class and response models that have been placing on this blog . It may also be useful to consult the explanations and textbook models (especially on pages 128-129 and 198-199).
second question (worth up to 3.5 points)
consist explain a philosophical problem (for example, the problem of God) according to the mind of the author of the text (for example, Thomas Aquinas) and " systematically develop the main lines of thought of this author " . That is, the answer to this question has 2 parts:
1) Develop a specific philosophical issue, following the author's thought.
2) Write neatly on all important issues in the philosophy of this thinker.
Although the answer has two parts, should not make two completely separate sections .
This question needs some development, so not enough to make a simple scheme . In addition, should be noted that part of the score of this issue is going to get judging the accuracy of the vocabulary that has been used .
third question (worth up to 1.5 points)
will
" framing the thought of a philosopher of the study (eg Thomas Aquinas) in its historical, cultural and philosophical. "
be judged that the answer is correct to the extent that "frame" the philosopher in his proper historical and cultural context (50% of score) and in its philosophical context (The remaining 50%).
are reminded that the historical and sociocultural framework is necessary to say at what age and time, and in what place or geographical locations we are. Then it should show two or three important historical events or cultural having a relationship with the philosopher in question. Regarding the philosophical framework is asked to express two or three important philosophical questions of the time having a relationship with the philosopher in question.
fourth question ( worth up to 1.5 points)
be asked to explain the treatment a philosophical problem (for example, the problem God) in one of four authors who belong to the 2nd Assessment, which in turn is different from the author of the text (for example, if the author of the text is Thomas Aquinas will be asked to expose the treatment of the problem of God in a thinker to choose from Descartes, Hume and Rousseau).
In answering this question is important limited only to the problem posed no other issues by the same author that are unrelated to this problem.
also assess here the precision of the vocabulary used .