Philosophy is concerned with the big questions: What is knowledge? What is the good? What is truth? What is beauty? Philosophy is a rigorous intellectual discipline focused on reasons, arguments and justification. Our AS course introduces you to two of the core areas of the subject: epistemology (theory of knowledge), and Philosophy of Religion. The course is designed to develop critical and intellectual skills, to challenge preconceptions, and to develop knowledge and understanding of major philosophical issues. Modules offered at AS Level are: Section A: Epistemology What are the immediate objects of perception? Direct Realism, Indirect Realism, Idealism The definition of Knowledge: What is propositional knowledge? The tripartite theory of knowledge. The origin of concepts: Where do ideas/concepts and knowledge come from? Concept empiricism, knowledge empiricism, Rationalism Section B: Philosophy of Religion The concept of God Arguments relating to the existence of God: Ontological, design and cosmological arguments The problem of evil Religious Language: Verificationism, falsificationism
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Title: GCE AS Level in Philosophy Qualification: GCE AS Level in Philosophy Classification: History, Philosophy and Theology