Philosophy is an ancient tradition of trying to find answers or knowledge. You will look at ancient Greek ideas about how we find knowledge and how this links to the common Western idea of God. You will then study a number of scholars’ arguments about the existence or non-existence of God. You will explore the idea of religious experiences, whether there is a life after death, how people can use language to talk about God and what God is like. In Ethics you will explore a variety of ethical theories and apply these theories to two contemporary issues. Alongside this we will debate surrounding and significant idea of conscience and sexual ethics and the influence on ethical thought of developments in religious beliefs. In the Eastern Thought component you will explore Buddhism in depth. You will begin by exploring the origins of this world religion, its core concepts and the key teachings attitudes and practices. You will look at the importance of scriptures, Religious practice, and consider later Buddhist developments and Ethics.
Name: Philosophy and Eastern Thought Qualification title: - Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding - Created 20150928 14:13:32 Updated 20161003 12:55:36
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