Philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline. The philosophy specification asks these questions: What can we know? Can the existence of God be proved? How do we make moral decisions? Are my mind and body separate? These questions are fundamental and the material covered in the specification not only provides students with a good understanding of how these debates have, so far, been framed, but also acts as a springboard for consideration and discussion of students' own ideas. The course will introduce students to the key methods and concepts in philosophy through the study of four broad themes: Epistemology; Philosophy of Religion; Ethics; and Philosophy of Mind. Students will develop and refine a range of transferable skills, such as the ability to ask penetrating questions, to analyse and evaluate the arguments of others and to present their own arguments clearly and logically. Although the specification is arranged thematically, students have access to an anthology providing them with the texts required for close study. To give all students the opportunity to engage with a full philosophical text, Descartes' Meditations is used as the key text for the whole course. A-level Philosophy offers a diverse learning experience including debate, group work, and independent research, all delivered with an enthusiastic drive. The variety will help the development of a range of valuable skills for later life as well as on the course. Philosophy provides a valuable preparation for university and many varied jobs. Typical careers for Philosophy students include: Journalism, Criminology, the Law, Teaching, and the Media.
Name: A Level : Philosophy Qualification title: GCE A Level in Philosophy Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment This qualification is linear, which means that students will sit all of their exams at the end of the 2 year course. There are two 3-hour written examinations, both include extended periods of writing. The range of question types ensures that students are assessed across a core of important philosophical skills. Short-answer questions assess the students' accuracy and precision; questions requiring longer answers 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 be assessed on a range of skills and themes which run throughout the course. Paper 1: 3 hour written examination - 50% of A-level - all questions are compulsory Section A: Epistemology Section B: Philosophy of Religion Paper 2: 3 hour written examination - 50% of A-level - all questions are compulsory Section A: Ethics Section B: Philosophy of Mind Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20161004 12:16:05 Updated 20161004 12:16:05
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Title: GCE A Level in Philosophy Qualification: GCE A Level in Philosophy Classification: History, Philosophy and Theology