This 40-slide PowerPoint is a great introduction to Epistemology and can be used in a high school or college/university setting. Topics include: Justified true belief, excerpts from two of Plato’s dialogues, two Gettier Cases (Edmund Gettier), quotes from secondary online sources (e.g., Internet Enc of Philosophy - IEP), the various kinds of knowledge, sufficient and necessary conditions as it applies to knowledge (a little logic presented in simple fashion), etc. The preview shows you every slide although most of the text has been removed. This presentation has been designed with both the teacher and student in mind. It is aesthetically appealing and built so that one slide naturally flows after the other. Also, the following worksheet has been created to accompany this PowerPoint. It consists of 15 multiple-choice and true/false questions, and two more short-essay questions. Click here to view.

This worksheet consists of 12 multiple choice and true/false questions and two short-essay questions that require a 3-5 sentence response. The worksheet as been specifically designed to accompany the following YouTube video: The Problem of Evil: Crash Course Philosophy #13.

This professional, 26-slide PowerPoint presentation is intuitively designed with the teacher in mind. Plato’s metaphysics and epistemology are presented in a clear, logical manner using both the Allegory of the Cave and the Divided Line metaphor. Several imagines are utilized in an effort to help students connect the dots. Having taught this subject myself in university classrooms, this PowerPoint is ready to go. Easy to modify to fit your own needs. The following topics are covered in detail: Plato’s bio World of Appearance World of Forms The Divided Line in relation to the Allegory of the Cave Dualism Participation Copies Degrees of reality Degrees of knowledge Enlightenment through education The Philosopher-King Bondage of ignorance

This 23-slide PowerPoint presentation is taken from the one that I used in my university classroom. It is organized in a manner that helps the student understand the place of ethics within the much broader discipline of philosophy. Another advantage of this presentation is that is arranged in a systematic, organized fashion so that the student can clearly understand the sub-branches of ethics itself. Topics covered include the following: Major branches of philosophy, three divisions in ethics, three major normative theories (Virtue ethics, Utilitarianism, Deontological ethics), and the trolley cart scenarios. Great for class discussion!

This 43-slide PowerPoint is what I use when teaching Intro to Philosophy or Philosophy of Human Nature at the university. It is extremely detailed, includes multiple quotes from the Discourse and Meditations, and presents not just the Cogito, but why in fact this was such a significant statement in the history of Western Philosophy. It was, for Descartes, his fundamental building block (certainty; foundationalism) in erecting his edifice of knowledge. In addition, notes are included for some slides in the note section as a teacher’s aid.

This 26-slide PowerPoint is professional, includes several images (for both instruction and entertainment), and is aesthetically appealing. B.F. Skinner was the most famous face associated with Behaviorism in the 20th century (even more so than John Watson). This presentation is thorough, includes ample examples, and yet is easily modifiable so that you can make this your own. The following topics are covered (not an exhaustive list): Bio of Skinner What is Operant Conditioning and how is it different than Classical Conditioning? Shaping Extinction Primary & Secondary Reinforcers Positive reinforcement Negative reinforcement Positive punishment Negative punishment The four types of partial reinforcement schedules And more!

This 31-slide powerPoint has been designed with both the teacher and student in mind. It is visually-stimulating, detailed but efficient, and moves logically through the subject of psychology since its official, scientific beginning in 1879 with the first lab devoted entirely to psychology (Wilhelm Wundt). The following schools of thoughts are covered: Structuralism Functionalism Freudian psychology Behaviorism Humanistic psychology Cognitive psychology Gestalt psychology Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Evolutionary psychology Behavioral Genetics

This well-organized, informative 24-slide PowerPoint is a great introduction to the origins of Western Philosophy. Students will learn about Thales, Anaximander, Anaximanes, Heraclitus, Democritus, Parmenides, and why the Pre-Socratics are so important in the history of Western thought. In addition, this PP is easy to modify so that you can adapt it according to your needs.

This 19-slide presentation was used for a lecture in Ethics and the Good Life in a University classroom. It covers the nuts and bolts of Singer’s theory that people in the West should be doing MUCH more to alleviate world hunger (save lives). It is vital that his moral position on this matter be presented in connection with his more general affiliation with Act Utilitarianism, so this is addressed in detail in this lecture. For this reason, it is a great presentation for not only discussing Singer’s moral view, but also to introduce or refresh students on Utilitarianism, one of the major normative theories in Western Philosophical Ethics. This is also an interesting way to introduce students to the term and concept of supererogation, a term that has moved to the forefront of moral philosophy since J.O. Urmson’s landmark article in 1958 titled, “Saints and Heroes.”

This worksheet consists of 14 multiple choice and true-false questions and three short-essay questions (requiring 3-4 sentence response). It has been thoughtfully designed and is based on the the following Crash Course Philosophy video: Cartesian Skepticism - Neo, Meet Rene: Crash Course Philosophy #5.

This 25-slide presentation was created and used in a University classroom. Leo Tolstoy, most famous for his realistic fiction (e.g., Anna Karenina and War and Peace), wrote an autobiography of sorts reflecting upon a horrible existential crisis that he encountered around the age of 50. He wants to find meaning, and neither his family nor his “art” (writing) seem to have any purpose. This is truly a dark time, and when he looks for answers in the “field of experimental science” and “speculative philosophy,” he comes up short. This presentation was created in conjunction with the following link which can be downloaded as a PDF (click here to be redirected). This presentation (Part 1) goes with pages 1-12 of the reading, and covers the first half of his experience: his darkest hour and his attempt to try and resist the temptation to commit suicide. In Part 2 (also available for purchase in the store), Tolstoy’s solution will be discussed.

What is philosophy? What did Socrates, Aristotle, and Immanuel Kant say about it? What are the five main branches of philosophy? These questions, among other topics, are covered in this 36-slide PowerPoint presentation taken straight from my University lecture material. This PowerPoint is well-structured so that students gain an appreciate for the subject as well key bits of information.

This 35-slide PowerPoint is designed from lecture material used in an university classroom. Several quotes from Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics are included. The following topics are covered in this professional, sleek, and informative presentation: Normative ethics Overview of utilitarianism Overview of deontological ethics Overview of virtue ethics Aristotle’s metaphysics Telos, the role of reason, and its connection to eudaimonia Eudaimonia (what happiness really is for Aristotle) Doctrine of the Golden Mean How to develop virtue Pleasure and pain in Aristotle’s virtue ethics

This 26-slide PowerPoint is designed to teach, engage, and please the eye! In this introductory PPT, C.S. Lewis’ overall apologetic agenda is explained. Apologetics itself is also defined. In addition, the Alister McGrath’s comments regarding Lewis’ apologetic style are included (taken from the book, C.S. Lewis at Poets’ Corner). And last, the Preface in Mere Christianity is discussed in detail. This is the first PowerPoint in a series of 6 PowerPoints. After you teach this PowerPoint, students will have a clear understanding of what Lewis is arguing in books one and two.

This 20-slide PowerPoint is designed to teach, engage, and please the eye! This is the fourth PowerPoint in the series. It covers chapter three of Book 1 in Mere Christianity. It includes two slides intended to get students talking (i.e., great for class discussion or small groups). **See my store for the first three PowerPoints in the series: ** Preface Book 1, Chapter 1 Book 2, Chapter 2 More Mere Christianity PowerPoints to come.

This 26-slide PowerPoint presentation was created and used to teach introduce students to Viktor Frankl’s Logotherapy in a University classroom. It has been designed with both the student (aesthetics) and teacher (flow of ideas, overall structure) in mind. This is a wonderful presentation for either a psychology or philosophy classroom, and is great for Meaning of Life discussions. The lecture covers the following: Who was Viktor Frankl? Summary Statement Nuts & Bolts of Logotherapy Important Terms in Logotherapy Meaning of Sex in Logotherapy Aim of Therapy Students can be assigned this abridged reading: Man’s Search for Meaning. Most of the material in this lecture focuses on the material from the beginning of Part 2 “Logotherapy in a Nutshell” (p. 101 of book; p. 54 of PDF) to the section titled “Meta-Clinical Problems” (p. 119 of book; p. 71 of PDF).

This 21-slide PowerPoint presentation has been used in a university classroom and has been designed to introduce students to Stoicism as one of the three main schools of Hellenistic philosophy along with Epicureanism and Cynicism. This particular presentation not only introduces Stoicism as a way of life (not focusing as much on logic and nature), but it does so through the particular writings of Epictetus (another presentation is forthcoming that will introduce students to the Meditations by Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, another Stoic philosopher). This presentation has been created with the following in mind: Aesthetic appeal Being informative while still having a streamlined appearance Includes many original quotes Makes a connection with Proverbs and Buddhism Reading for this presentation: The Enchiridion by Epictetus

This PowerPoint presentation provides a great introduction to David Hume’s empiricism. The following details are covered in a clear, succinct manner: the perceptions of the mind (impressions & ideas), the four creative powers of the mind (compounding, transposing, augmenting, diminishing), and his skepticism (causation, self, God). In addition, blanks are included throughout the PowerPoint to assure that students must stay tuned into the lecture. Answers are provided in the note section for each slide. This PowerPoint will also be easy to modify so that you can add, subtract, or manipulate information.

This 20-slide lecture is informative, aesthetically pleasing, and intentionally designed so that one slide naturally follows from the other. The Apology is one of 42 dialogues that Plato writes. It is one of his early dialogues, meaning that it actually gives us a glimpse into the historical Socrates as opposed to the middle and later dialogues where Plato only uses Socrates as a mouthpiece to communicate his (Plato) own ideas. This powerpoint covers the following topics: What is the overall theme of the Apology? Who was Plato? Major Themes Wisdom is knowing that you don’t know Knowing one’s limits is key Virtue is Knowledge Death is not to be feared Socrates’ concern for his sons

This 30-slide PowerPoint presentation is an introduction to Kant’s deontological ethics. The slides are aesthetically pleasing, logically arranged, informative, and professionally designed. Topics included are as follows: (A) What is normative ethics? (B) The three main theories of Normative ethics, © Who was Immanuel Kant? (D) The centrality of reason for Kant, (E) The Categorical Imperative, (F) Hypothetical Imperatives, and (G) The Good Will.