This FREE multi-use interactive lesson is a sample lesson for our new range of over fifty philosophy & ethics teaching resources: it explores the greatest questions in philosophy. Browse the complete range of philosophy lessons and philosophy teaching resources here! This new range of resources consists of over fifty (non-editable) interactive PowerPoints: each one has an integrated menu allowing teachers to select from a huge range of activities relating to different topics in philosophy and ethics. The content has been designed by a professional philosopher: Adam Godwin, who has a Masters degree in philosophy, which is his lifelong passion. The aim of this new range of resources is to bring phiosophical and critical-thinking into the lives of young learners. About This Free Philosophy Teaching Resource: Interactive Philosophy Learning Session The lesson focuses on the nature of philosophical questions, the importance of questioning skills, and the benefits of critical thinking. It introduces students to how philosophers approach these questions and challenges them to consider the session’s central question: “What is the single most important philosophical question?” In addition to this core discussion, students will explore other significant questions, such as: Can we trust our senses? What is the size and location of the mind? Is it possible to perceive reality directly?   Students will also analyse and evaluate key philosophical claims, such as: “Free will is an illusion.” “Good and evil are subjective opinions, not objective truths.” “Life in a remote jungle tribe is better than life in modern society.”   The flexible design makes this session suitable for teachers of any subject looking to introduce philosophy and critical thinking. It is ideal for students aged 8–16 and can be adapted for single-hour lessons, longer sessions, or quick tutor-group activities. The resource also helps students develop essential skills such as communication, healthy debating, and interpersonal skills, fostering respectful dialogue and critical analysis. This session is delivered via a PowerPoint Show, requiring no planning or preparation. Teachers can simply run the file and use the intuitive menu system to guide a powerful and stimulating philosophy lesson with ease. Copyright Adam Godwin (2025) This resources is the intellectual property of Adam Godwin (2025) It is shared freely under a strict non-derivative license: reselling this resource will be treated as copyright violation. Making amendments to the resource, using the template, reusing the contents, or redistributing the resource is forbidden.

This ‘Fun Philosophy Lesson’ explores the exciting topic of Global Citizenship, encouraging students to reflect on what it means to be part of a global community and the responsibilities that come with it. Through ethical, philosophical, and practical discussions, this lesson helps students understand how their actions impact the world and what they can do to make a positive difference. This resource is suitable for students aged 8-16 and is ideal for Philosophy, Ethics, PSHE (Personal, Social, Health, and Economic Education), and Social Studies classrooms. It also supports your school’s SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social, & Cultural) education remit. Designed for universal use, it can be implemented by educators in any country. This download uses our innovative new format for philosophy education, you can download a FREE SAMPLE by clicking here. It is one of over fifty new philosophy & ethics teaching resources that uses this format: each one can be used multiple times with the same group and features an integrated interactive menu that allows teachers to select from many different learning and assessment activities! The resource cannot be edited. This interactive, multi-use session is particularly engaging for teachers of Philosophy, Ethics, and PSHE. It covers a wide range of meaningful topics, including: The meaning and significance of global citizenship How interconnectedness shapes our world and our responsibilities Rights, responsibilities, and challenges of being a global citizen Ethical dilemmas surrounding global issues like human rights, climate change, and inequality Practical ways individuals can contribute to global well-being   The big question posed in this session is, “What does it mean to be a global citizen, and how can we make a positive impact on the world?” Students will also explore other significant philosophical and ethical questions, such as: What does it mean to be a good global citizen? Do we have a duty to help people in other countries? What should global citizens do when they see human rights being violated? To what extent does the internet make being a global citizen more difficult? How can individuals contribute to solving global problems like climate change?   Students will analyse and evaluate a variety of philosophical claims, such as: “Responsibilities to the planet outweigh responsibilities to individual nations.” “Global citizens must challenge cultural practices that violate human rights.” “Individual action is more important than government policy in addressing environmental issues.” “Global citizens should focus on addressing poverty before climate change.” “Global citizens should oppose all forms of war.”

This ‘Fun Philosophy Lesson’ explores the profound topic of suffering, focusing on its causes and the ways people create suffering for themselves and others. It encourages students to reflect on ethical, philosophical, and practical approaches to reducing suffering in life. This resource is suitable for students aged 8-16 and is ideal for Philosophy, Ethics, PSHE (Personal, Social, Health, and Economic Education), and Social Studies classrooms. It also supports your school’s SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social, & Cultural) education remit. Designed for universal use, it can be used by educators in any country. This download uses our innovative new format for philosophy education, you can download a FREE SAMPLE by clicking here. It is one of over fifty new philosophy & ethics teaching resources that uses this format. The resource cannot be edited. This interactive, multi-use session is particularly engaging for teachers of Philosophy, Ethics, and PSHE. It covers a wide range of meaningful topics, including: The philosophical exploration of suffering: its causes and nature How personal choices and behaviours contribute to suffering Utilitarian ethical theories Strategies for reducing suffering in personal and collective contexts Ethical and philosophical ideas about compassion, empathy, and responsibility   The big question posed in this session is, To what extent are we the cause of most of our own suffering?" Students will also explore other significant philosophical and ethical questions, such as: What is suffering, and why do people experience it? How can we work to increase happiness in our own lives? How can our choices sometimes create suffering for others? How can we work together to reduce global suffering? How do our thoughts and feelings impact our mental health?   Students will analyse and evaluate a variety of philosophical claims, such as: “Ultimately, I am responsible for my own suffering and working to reduce it” “It is impossible to live a life that doesn’t create some suffering for others.” “The way we choose to look at the world (our worldview) impacts how much we enjoy our lives” “Most people do not realise how much suffering they create for other people” “If ending suffering is the goal: it’s morally good to nuke the entire planet and eliminate all life!”   This session uses our signature teaching format, featuring an integrated menu with options for starters, mains, plenaries, assessments, and end-of-lesson reflections. The file is provided as a non-editable PowerPoint Show, requiring no planning or preparation. Simply run the file, and the intuitive menu system ensures delivering this transformative philosophy session is effortless!

This ‘Fun Philosophy Lesson’ is focused on ethical issues relating to warfare, conflict, peace, and the ethical use of violence. It’s ideal for students studying History, Philosophy, Ethics, Religious Studies or Citizenship, and whilst it can be used with younger students, it is most suited to students aged 10-16. This download uses our innovative new format for philosophy education, you can download a FREE SAMPLE by clicking here. It is one of over fifty new philosophy & ethics teaching resources that uses this format. The resource cannot be edited. Please note: teacher discretion is advised, please be mindful of the sensitive nature of this topic and of students in your classroom who might be particularly effected by these issues. This interactive multi-use learning session will be of particular interest to teachers looking to explore the ethics of war and conflict. It focuses on a wide range of topics such as: The ethics of war and when, if ever, war is justified The moral implications of targeting civilians in conflict The difference between just and unjust wars The role of pacifism and non-violence The impact of modern warfare technology on ethical decision-making The balance between national security and global peace   We’ve aimed to cover as many issues as possible to engage young learners in debating and discussing the ethics of war, peace, and conflict! The big question asked in this session is “When (if ever) is it morally permissible to go to war?” Using a variety of engaging activities, students will discuss and debate a wide range of other philosophical and ethical questions such as: What rules should govern the conduct of soldiers during war? Are drones and automated weapons more ethical than traditional warfare? Is absolute pacifism realistic?   Students will also analyse and evaluate a broad spectrum of philosophical and ethical claims such as: “There should be no rules in a morally justified war” “The invention of nuclear weapons was, ultimately, a good thing” “Humans are naturally prone to violence and conflict” “Violence can be used for good” and “Men and women should both fight in wars in equal numbers”   This session uses our unique format for philosophy teaching resources and features an integrated menu that allows teachers to select from a variety of starter, main, plenary, assessment, and end-of-lesson reflection activities. The file is a non-editable PowerPoint Show: no planning or preparation is required, just run the file and the intuitive menu system will make delivering a thought-provoking philosophy session easy!

This multi-use interactive learning session explores the weirdest ideas and strangest possibilities in philosophy. This download uses our innovative new format for philosophy education, you can download a FREE SAMPLE by clicking here. It is one of over fifty new philosophy & ethics teaching resources that uses this format. The resource cannot be edited. This lesson is an excellent way to inspire a love of philosophy; we’ve carefully selected the most bizarre and thought-provoking concepts so that young learners can engage in fun, mind-bending discussions and debates. This session explores topics such as: The nature of reality Alternate realities and thought experiments The limits of logic and reason The big question posed in this session is “What is the strangest idea in philosophy?” Using a variety of engaging activities, students will discuss and debate a wide range of peculiar philosophical questions such as: Is it possible that the entire universe is a simulation? Can time flow backwards, or is time travel conceivable? Do parallel universes exist, and can we interact with them? Since the focus of this session is ‘the weirdest stuff in philosophy’, we’ve aimed to provide a comprehensive range of unusual and intriguing questions so that students understand the vastness and diversity of philosophical inquiry. Students will also analyse and evaluate an eclectic mix of extraordinary philosophical claims such as: “Objects continue to exist only when we perceive them.” “Every decision creates a new universe where each possible outcome occurs.” “There is no objective reality; everything is a construct of the mind.” This session uses our unique format for philosophy teaching resources and features an integrated menu that allows teachers to select from a variety of starter, main, plenary, assessment, and end-of-lesson reflection activities. With a massive selection of tasks designed to trigger philosophical discussions, debates, and reflections, you can re-use the resource numerous times with the same group. Suitable for students aged 8–16, the flexible design of the session allows it to be used for multiple hour-long sessions or as a short, stimulating tutor-group activity. The file is a non-editable PowerPoint Show: no planning or preparation is required. Simply run the file, and the intuitive menu system will make delivering a powerful philosophy session effortless.

This ‘Fun Philosophy Lesson’ is focused on the free-will vs determinism debate. This resource can be used with students aged 8-16. This download uses our innovative new format for philosophy education, you can download a FREE SAMPLE by clicking here. It is one of over fifty new philosophy & ethics teaching resources that uses this format. The resource cannot be edited. This interactive multi-use learning session is of particular interest to Teachers of Philosophy & Ethics, it focuses on a wide range of topics such as: Determinism Free-will Fate / Destiny Moral Responsibility Responses to Evil   We’ve aimed to cover as many issues as possible when it comes to finding engaging philosophical and ethical issues for young learners to debate and discuss in relation to the free-will and determinism debate! The big question asked in this session is “What external factors influence the decisions and choices you make?”. Using a variety of engaging activities students will discuss and debate a wide range of other philosophical and ethical questions such as: What circumstances existed before we were born that influence where we will end up in life? To what extent do you have a destiny that you will inevitably fulfil? To what extent is everything the result of cause and effect? How does our genetics and biology impact the choices we make? Is a ‘bad person’ born bad or is their behaviour the result of circumstances and conditions outside of their control?    Students will also analyse and evaluate an eclectic mix of philosophical and ethical claims such as: “Everything that happens was set in motion a long time ago” “The precise moment of my death is already determined, nothing can change it” “I am in control of my own destiny” “Whether I succeed or fail in life is the result of factors outside of my control” “Free-will is an illusion”   This session uses our unique format for philosophy teaching resources and features an integrated menu that allows teachers to select from a variety of starter, main, plenary, assessment and end-of-lesson reflection activities. With a massive selection of activities designed to trigger philosophical discussions, debates and reflections: you can re-use the resource numerous times with the same group. For teachers wishing to run ‘P4C’ (Philosophy for Children) sessions these resources are ideal! The file is a non-editable PowerPoint Show: no planning or preparation is required, just run the file and the intuitive menu system will make delivering a powerful philosophy session very easy!

This ‘Fun Philosophy Lesson’ is focused on business ethics. It’s ideal for Business Studies students and, whilst it can be used with younger students, it is most suited to students aged 12-18. This download uses our innovative new format for philosophy education, you can download a FREE SAMPLE by clicking here. It is one of over fifty new philosophy & ethics teaching resources that uses this format. The resource cannot be edited. This interactive multi-use learning session is of particular interest to Business Studies Teachers it focuses on a wide range of topics such as: The difference between ethical and unethical companies The nature of corporate social responsibility Environmental issues relating to business ethics How a business’s ethics can impact profits   We’ve aimed to cover as many issues as possible when it comes to finding engaging philosophical and ethical issues for young learners to debate and discuss in relation to business ethics! The big question asked in this session is “What rules should businesses follow in order to be ethical?”. Using a variety of engaging activities students will discuss and debate a wide range of other philosophical and ethical questions such as: “What is the difference between an ethical and an unethical business?” “What moral issues arise when running a business?” “Why is it important to have a minimum working age?” “To what extent should ‘whistleblowers’ be protected by law?” “Which industries are seen to be inherently morally problematic by many people?” “What moral issues arise from using cheap and unregulated labour forces in less developed nations in order to save money?”   Students will also analyse and evaluate an eclectic mix of philosophical and ethical claims such as: “In the long-run, unethical businesses are less profitable than ethical businesses” “It is always wrong to aim advertisements at children” “Businesses should always employ an equal number of men and women” “We should double the minimum wage in this country” “The majority of businesses do more harm than good when it comes to the environment”    This session uses our unique format for philosophy teaching resources and features an integrated menu that allows teachers to select from a variety of starter, main, plenary, assessment and end-of-lesson reflection activities. The file is a non-editable PowerPoint Show: no planning or preparation is required, just run the file and the intuitive menu system will make delivering a powerful philosophy session very easy!

This ‘Fun Philosophy Lesson’ is focused on ‘wisdom’ and will get your students thinking deeply about the nature of wisdom, what it means to live wisely, and how they can cultivate wisdom. Since philosophy is, first and foremost, ‘the love of wisdom’: we consider this session to be of particular importance! This download uses our innovative new format for philosophy education, you can download a FREE SAMPLE by clicking here. It is one of over fifty new philosophy & ethics teaching resources that uses this format. The resource cannot be edited. This interactive multi-use learning session is useful as a part of your schools performing arts provision and is of particular interest to PSHE and SMSC leaders it focuses on a wide range of topics such as: The nature of wisdom The difference between wisdom, knowledge, and intelligence How to cultivate wisdom What it means to live wisely The importance of choosing wise role-models in life   We’ve aimed to cover as many issues as possible when it comes to finding engaging philosophical and ethical issues for young learners to debate and discuss in relation to wisdom! The big question asked in this session is “What is ‘wisdom’ and how can we become more wise as individuals?”. Using a variety of engaging activities students will discuss and debate a wide range of other philosophical and ethical questions such as: What is the difference between a wise decision and an unwise one? Why are some people wiser than others? What can a person do in order to cultivate wisdom over time? To what extent can wisdom be taught in schools? and What is the connection between being wise and being virtuous (being a good person)?   Students will also analyse and evaluate an eclectic mix of philosophical and ethical claims such as: “There is a difference between intelligence and wisdom.” “Animals can be wise. Animals sometimes have their own wisdom.” “It is impossible to objectively and accurately measure wisdom in other people.” “Reading ancient texts that claim to contain wise words and sayings is a waste of time” “Science delivers useful knowledge but the scientific method cannot give us wisdom” and “Meditation can help people to become more wise and live more wisely”   This session uses our unique format for philosophy teaching resources and features an integrated menu that allows teachers to select from a variety of starter, main, plenary, assessment and end-of-lesson reflection activities. The file is a non-editable PowerPoint Show: no planning or preparation is required, just run the file and the intuitive menu system will make delivering a powerful philosophy session very easy!