What will I study? Students of Philosophy contemplate, discuss and write about fundamental questions concerning the nature of existence; how to lead the good life; the relationship between mind and body; the origins of the world; and the source and extent of knowledge. Since the birth of the subject in Ancient Greece, philosophers have tackled such questions through careful, critical, creative and rigorous thinking – with the goal of achieving, if not truth, then greater understanding. Philosophy is a demanding subject, which suits academically-minded students. In order to succeed, you will need to be committed to developing your ability to reason, critically discuss, analyse and write about philosophical arguments. The first year of the Philosophy course offers the opportunity to study two key branches of philosophy – Epistemology (theory of knowledge) and Metaphysics of God. In Epistemology, we consider the relationship between our sensory experience and the world itself. Do we access the world directly through the senses or do we experience only a representation of the world? We also consider what the definition of knowledge is and where the origin of knowledge lies – do we gain knowledge mainly through experience or through reasoning? In Metaphysics of God, we consider philosophical arguments which have been made in an attempt to prove the existence of God; the status of religious language; and how the concept of God can be understood. In the second year of the course, students move on to study two more key areas of philosophy – Moral and Metaphysics of Mind. Philosophy is concerned with issues regarding how we should make moral decisions and the nature of moral concepts. Metaphysics of Mind focuses on the relationship between the mental and the physical.
Name: A-Level Philosophy Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Philosophy Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Regular assessments are set throughout the course, typically tying in with the form of assessment found in the exams at the end of the second year. Each of these exams is devised to test knowledge, understanding and skills of analysis and evaluation. Essay responses form a substantial part of the assessment with focus on clarity and precision. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20160805 14:25:12 Updated 20161215 08:55:49
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Title: GCE AS Level in Philosophy Qualification: GCE AS Level in Philosophy Classification: History, Philosophy and Theology