This is the course for you if you have an interest in how different ideas and areas of human thought fit together; whether our deeply-held assumptions about the way the world is can be justified and if arguments, both historical and current, stand up to logical scrutiny. It suits those of you who have a keen interest in human existence and are prepared to engage intellectually with several fascinating and challenging concepts. Philosophy considers the central issues of human life, focusing on problems and arguments relating to morality, knowledge, and understanding, philosophy of religion, and philosophy of the mind. This course is guaranteed to get you thinking about things in a completely new way. You will consider the central issues of human life, focusing on problems and arguments relating to morality, knowledge and understanding, philosophy of religion, and philosophy of the mind. You will develop your critical and analytical skills by exploring philosophical theory. There is a strong focus on enhancing independent critical learning through reading, writing, and discussion.
To study a standard A Level programme (three A Levels) you must have a minimum of five GCSEs grade 4 and above including English and Maths. Requires GCSEs in English and maths at grade 5, plus the standard entry requirements of an A Level or mixed programme.
Two written examinations, worth 50% each.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Slough |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Station Road, Langley, Slough, SL3 8BY |
This is the course for you if you have an interest in how different ideas and areas of human thought fit together; whether our deeply-held assumptions about the way the world is can be justified and if arguments, both historical and current, stand up to logical scrutiny. It suits those of you who have a keen interest in human existence and are prepared to engage intellectually with several fascinating and challenging concepts. Philosophy considers the central issues of human life, focusing on problems and arguments relating to morality, knowledge, and understanding, philosophy of religion, and philosophy of the mind. This course is guaranteed to get you thinking about things in a completely new way. You will consider the central issues of human life, focusing on problems and arguments relating to morality, knowledge and understanding, philosophy of religion, and philosophy of the mind. You will develop your critical and analytical skills by exploring philosophical theory. There is a strong focus on enhancing independent critical learning through reading, writing, and discussion.
To study a standard A Level programme (three A Levels) you must have a minimum of five GCSEs grade 4 and above including English and Maths. Requires GCSEs in English and maths at grade 5, plus the standard entry requirements of an A Level or mixed programme.
Two written examinations, worth 50% each.