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- Title: Classical Ethics
- Author : Jerry Chris, Ed.D.
- Release Date : January 20, 2013
- Genre: Education,Books,Professional & Technical,Nonfiction,Philosophy,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 18482 KB
Description
What have the classical philosophers to say about being a good citizen? How relevant are they today?
This up-to-date new book by award-winning teacher Dr Jerry Chris explores the thoughts of the classical philosophers, discusses modern scenarios, engages in Socratic Dialogue, and illustrates each debate with examples from literature and Shakespearean quotations.
The chapters cover the big issues that have occuped the minds of the greatest philosophers since antiquity and which still resonate with those who care about ethics and right behavior today:
Motive vs. Consequence
Absolute vs. Relative
Moderation vs. Extremism
Acceptance of Fate vs. Change Fate
Egoism vs. Common Good
Dr. Chris tackles each topic in the light of classical philosophy and to find guideposts that teenagers can use in modern situations. The real-life Socratic Seminar examples are intended to promote critical thinking, and the references to classical literature provide the basis for interdisciplinary connections between philosophy and literature to help deep-thinking students toward further reading of the classics.
"The acceptance of one major premise is necessary for complete enjoyment of this book. It is not a new premise. In fact, it was made famous by Plato, although the ancient Chinese, such as Confucius, had long been promoting it. The premise is fairly simple: good citizens and correct behavior are the direct result of knowledge and understanding." Dr. Jerry Chris
Author, Jerry Chris, Ed.D., has been a teacher in Southern California for 38 years. He has authored seven educational books and two novels. Dr. Chris served as International Baccalaureate Coordinator at Mission Viejo High School, from 1985 until 2008. In 1991 he became the first president of the California International Baccalaureate Organization (CIBO), the prototype for all the sub-regional groups in I.B. In 1998 he co-authored a senate bill which still provides funds for teacher training within the California I.B. organization. He also serves as an I.B. site visitor, Theory of Knowledge workshop leader, TOK examiner, school exam inspector, and applicant school consultant. Among his many awards are California—Orange Region (GATE) Teacher of the Year, Disney Creative Challenge County Teacher of the Year, and the Crystal Apple from NBC.