During this course you will learn loads about the fascinating disciplines of Philosophy and Ethics. In the Philosophy side of the course we start by looking at the history of Western Philosophy with a study of the ideas of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle before going on to look at the traditional arguments for God’s existence. You will also discover what different people mean by the terms ‘God’, ‘miracle’ and ‘religious experience’ and consider how the language we use shapes our experience of reality. You will also explore issues surrounding the afterlife and the distinction between our body and our ‘soul’. In Ethics, you will look at various ethical theories and how they relate to the world around us. From the strict rule based systems of Kant (a philosopher who insisted you should never lie – even if you are told that you will be killed if you tell the truth) to the calming motto of Situation Ethics (‘Do the most loving thing in any situation’) you will discover that there is more to ethical decision making than meets the eye. You will also be forced to consider what we mean by the term ‘Good’ and whether or not businesses should care about their employees, their consumers or, indeed, the environment. The Development in Christian Thought unit will allow you to explore lots of the philosophical and ethical issues the course brings up from a Christian perspective. It will also delve deeply into the Bible and Church History.
Name: GCE A2 in Philosophy Qualification title: GCE A Level in Philosophy Qualification type: Assessment Three exams covering each topic in the summer of Year 2 1. Philosophy of Religion 2. Religion and Ethics 3. Developments in Christian thought Each exam will be worth 33.3% of the overall qualification. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20150923 10:01:39 Updated 20161128 09:36:32
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