In Philosophy we aim to think about big questions carefully, and attempt to develop good reasons for holding one particular view rather than another. It is a subject that can be usefully divided into 6 major branches: - Logic - how do we/should we think? - Metaphysics - what kinds of things exist, and what are they like? - Epistemology - what can we know, and how do we know it? - Ethics - how should I live; what makes something wrong? - Political Philosophy - Aesthetics - e.g. what makes a work of art a good work of art? You will have a chance to learn about several of the areas of Philosophy explained above at an introductory level. Here are some questions that you will be able to consider: AS Philosophy - Philosophy of Religion (e.g. what is God, and does the idea of a God even make sense? Can we know just by thinking about it that God exists? Is His existence as certain as '2 + 2 = 4'?) - Epistemology (e.g. can we be sure that what we experience is not just an illusion or a dream? Are we born with any ideas in our mind or are we just a blank slate? Do we see the world the way it really is, or is the real world in some way hidden from us? A tennis ball is both round and green - how are these properties different? What is knowledge and how is it different from belief?) A2 Philosophy - Philosophy of Mind (e.g. is the mind physical? Could robots have minds? Can we know that other minds exist?) - Ethics/metaethics (e.g. should we decide what to do based on the consequences? Are there any facts about what is right and wrong? Is simulated killing in a film/computer game morally wrong?) As you might expect, lessons are thought provoking and lively. Difficult issues are presented in a clear and stimulating way (often using challenging stimulus readings) and the rest of the time is spent debating the issues as a class or in small groups, as well as attempting to express and evaluate these ideas and arguments on paper.
Name: GCE A Level in Philosophy Qualification title: GCE A Level in Philosophy Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Each unit will be assessed by an examination in which students need to both demonstrate knowledge of the key ideas and also show an ability to evaluate these ideas clearly and in detail leading to judgements. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20150708 12:53:37 Updated 20150708 12:53:37
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Title: GCE A Level in Philosophy Qualification: GCE A Level in Philosophy Classification: History, Philosophy and Theology