A Level Philosophy is an introduction to philosophical thinking. Philosophy has three main aspects: Metaphysics—the study of what exists; Moral Philosophy—the study of ethics; Epistemology—the study of knowledge. A Level Philosophy will challenge you to think deeply about some of life’s most profound questions as you investigate and debate them. You’ll learn how to be open minded, think independently and weigh up evidence on both sides of an argument. Through the exploration of key ideas that have challenged philosophers for centuries, this A Level will introduce you to key ideas from some of the greatest minds to have contributed to Western thinking.
5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above. In addition, a minimum grade 6 in English.
You will complete two written exams at the end of the course: • Paper 1: Epistemology and Moral Philosophy. Duration: 3 Hours, 50% of the A Level, worth 100 marks. • Paper 2: The Metaphysics of God and the Metaphysics of Mind. Duration: 3 Hours, 50% of the A Level, worth 100 marks
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| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Rivington Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7RU |
A Level Philosophy is an introduction to philosophical thinking. Philosophy has three main aspects: Metaphysics—the study of what exists; Moral Philosophy—the study of ethics; Epistemology—the study of knowledge. A Level Philosophy will challenge you to think deeply about some of life’s most profound questions as you investigate and debate them. You’ll learn how to be open minded, think independently and weigh up evidence on both sides of an argument. Through the exploration of key ideas that have challenged philosophers for centuries, this A Level will introduce you to key ideas from some of the greatest minds to have contributed to Western thinking.
5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above. In addition, a minimum grade 6 in English.
You will complete two written exams at the end of the course: • Paper 1: Epistemology and Moral Philosophy. Duration: 3 Hours, 50% of the A Level, worth 100 marks. • Paper 2: The Metaphysics of God and the Metaphysics of Mind. Duration: 3 Hours, 50% of the A Level, worth 100 marks