In the AS year we cover Epistemology and Philosophy of Religion. In the first unit we examine where ideas and knowledge come from. Does knowledge come from Reason like Maths or our senses like Science. Can we know anything at all. Do we perceive the world as it really is and how does perception work. In the second unit we examine questions which you were introduced to in your GCSE in much more detail. Is there any good reason to believe a God exists. Does morality come from a Gods decisions, or are things good and bad independently of God. In A2 we study Philosophy of Mind and Ethics. In Philosophy of Mind we examine what consciousness might be. Consciousness is still one of the biggest mysteries of Philosophy and Science. What is the Mind. Is it a non physical soul. What is the relationship between mind and brain. Can we create computers that think Artificial Intelligence. In Ethics, the rational study of morality and values, we study theories of morality. We apply these theories to things like war, crime and punishment, simulated killing in computer games and films, and the status of animals
Name: Philosophy Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Philosophy Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment External exam Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20150930 13:26:47 Updated 20150930 13:26:47
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Title: GCE AS Level in Philosophy Qualification: GCE AS Level in Philosophy Classification: History, Philosophy and Theology