AS Philosophy

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The AQA AS level Philosophy specification contains 2 units. These are Epistemology and Philosophy of Religion. These topics are fundamental and the material covered in the specification not only provides students with a good understanding how these debates have, so far, been framed, but also acts as a springboard for consideration and discussion of students own ideas. The range of question types at both AS and A2 ensures that students are assessed across a core of important philosophical skills. Short-tariff items assess the students accuracy and precision.Longer tariff items assess their ability to articulate a particular argument in a clear and concise way and open-ended writing tasks assess their ability to construct and evaluate arguments. Students will have the opportunity to engage in detailed analysis of philosophical texts, using the Anthology as a springboard for further reading and reflection. The Anthology contains extracts from a range of philosophical texts. Students are expected to develop a detailed knowledge and understanding of them.

Course information

Name: AS Philosophy Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Philosophy Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20150930 10:53:54 Updated 20161122 16:27:15

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Bishop Heber High School
Foundation School
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Address

Chester Road Town: Malpas