A Philosophy A Level will teach you to think logically and critically about issues, to analyze and construct arguments, and to be open to new ways of thinking. You must enjoy reading and writing as well as being prepared to contribute to class discussions. You will also be introduced to the methods and aims of Philosophy through the study of traditional philosophical problems such as; What is knowledge? Is morality merely a matter of opinion or can it be objective and factual? And, Can thoughts be explained in purely physical terms? In your first year, you will be introduced to philosophical reasoning and argument and how to assess whether an argument is successful or not. You will explore how reason and experience contribute to our knowledge of the world what our perceptions can tell us about the nature of reality and whether we can be said to be born with any knowledge. Further, you will study Moral Philosophy which involves asking what makes an action right or wrong. What constitutes a good or bad person? and Are lying, stealing, or enjoying simulated killing in video games immoral? In the second year, you will deepen your understanding of Philosophy by studying philosophical questions about the nature of God whether His existence is compatible with evil in the world, and how human freedom can be reconciled with an all-powerful creator. You will also study the Philosophy of Mind which investigates the nature of consciousness and whether our minds can be reduced to aspects of our physical bodies or whether they are the kind of things that cannot be subject to scientific explanation.
There is a minimum entry requirement of five GCSEs at Grade 4 and above. Grade 4 in GCSE English Language.
The course is assessed by two written examinations. The two exams are both three hours long and are a mixture of short comprehension and longer evaluative essays.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Weston Green Road, Thames Ditton, KT7 0JB |
A Philosophy A Level will teach you to think logically and critically about issues, to analyze and construct arguments, and to be open to new ways of thinking. You must enjoy reading and writing as well as being prepared to contribute to class discussions. You will also be introduced to the methods and aims of Philosophy through the study of traditional philosophical problems such as; What is knowledge? Is morality merely a matter of opinion or can it be objective and factual? And, Can thoughts be explained in purely physical terms? In your first year, you will be introduced to philosophical reasoning and argument and how to assess whether an argument is successful or not. You will explore how reason and experience contribute to our knowledge of the world what our perceptions can tell us about the nature of reality and whether we can be said to be born with any knowledge. Further, you will study Moral Philosophy which involves asking what makes an action right or wrong. What constitutes a good or bad person? and Are lying, stealing, or enjoying simulated killing in video games immoral? In the second year, you will deepen your understanding of Philosophy by studying philosophical questions about the nature of God whether His existence is compatible with evil in the world, and how human freedom can be reconciled with an all-powerful creator. You will also study the Philosophy of Mind which investigates the nature of consciousness and whether our minds can be reduced to aspects of our physical bodies or whether they are the kind of things that cannot be subject to scientific explanation.
There is a minimum entry requirement of five GCSEs at Grade 4 and above. Grade 4 in GCSE English Language.
The course is assessed by two written examinations. The two exams are both three hours long and are a mixture of short comprehension and longer evaluative essays.