Philosophy

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The word ‘Philosophy’ is defined as the ‘love of wisdom’ and thus the subject will appeal to any student with an enquiring mind and a love of debate. It deals with fundamental questions about meaning, morality, and existence. It tackles questions such as: Can we trust our perception of the world? How should we make ethical decisions? Is the concept of God coherent? What is the mind? 

Through an engaging mixture of practise-driven lessons, debates and textual analysis; students of A-Level Philosophy will learn how to precisely pick apart scholarly assertions, identify the soundness of ideas and critically evaluate arguments. 

You will sit the following exams: 

  • Paper 1: Epistemology (Theories of knowledge) & Moral Philosophy (50%)
  • Paper 2: Metaphysics of God & Metaphysics of Mind (50%)

 

Requirements:

To study Philosophy at A-Level, students have to have achieved Grade 5+ in Geography, History or Religious Studies at GCSE.

Philosophy course information