At AS level you will study two units and take one exam in June. Each unit explores a key theme in Philosophy:Epistemology (the theory of knowledge)Perception: what do we perceive? Can we know that there is a physical world which we experience through our senses?Knowledge: what does it mean to say that we know something?The origin of knowledge: does all our knowledge come from experience, or are there some things which are known innately (from birth/without any experience)?Philosophy of ReligionThe concept of God: Do the traditional divine attributes of a Western Monotheistic concept of God make sense (either singly or in combination)? Arguments relating to the existence of God: the ontological argument - does it prove that God necessarily exists? The Cosmological argument - the strengths and weaknesses of this argument.Religious language: what does it mean to say that 'God exists'?At A2 Level we explore two more key themes and take another exam in June.Ethics (moral philosophy)Ethical theories: How do we decide what is the morally right thing to do? A study of Utilitarianism, Deontology and Virtue Theory.Ethical Language: What is the status of ethical language? Cognitivism versus non- cognitivism.Philosophy of MindThe mind-body problem: what is the relationship between the mental and the physical? This course looks at the issues arising including the indivisibility argument, philosophical zombies argument, qualia, other minds, functionalism and eliminative materialism.Each course is supported by an on-line anthology (provided by the exam board) to enable you to examine these arguments in their original contexts.
Name: Philosophy AS Level Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Philosophy Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment There will be a three hour AS exam in June accounting for 100% of the AS award (50% of the A-level)There will be a three hour A2 exam at the end of the second year accounting for 50% of your overall A-level. All questions on the exam papers are compulsory. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20151217 14:05:25 Updated 20151217 14:05:25
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Title: GCE AS Level in Philosophy Qualification: GCE AS Level in Philosophy Classification: History, Philosophy and Theology