The course explores the fundamental questions that people have been asking since the beginning of time and which are still relevant in our contemporary world. These include: What does it mean to be a human being? How do we know what is the right thing to do? What is ‘truth’? IB Philosophy is not ‘about’ philosophy, its emphasis is on ‘doing’ philosophy. Doing philosophy requires a willingness to attempt an understanding of alternative views by applying intellectual rigour and cultivating an open and critical mind. It also invites the development of perspectives that encompass cultural pluralism and an awareness of the international context within which it unfolds. Clarity of thought is achieved through critical and systematic thinking, careful analysis of arguments, the study of philosophical themes and a close reading of texts.