Logic / Philosophy

Course summary

What do we know? Can we know that other people exist, or that the world is the way it seems to me? How should I make moral decisions? Are right and wrong objective terms or can I think something is right and you think it is wrong and us be equally correct? Is the concept of God coherent and is it rational to believe in an all-powerful, all-loving God whilst witnessing the extreme suffering that occurs daily in our world? A-level Philosophy covers four main topics: ● Epistemology – The study of knowledge, basically what can we know? ● Moral philosophy – How do we make moral decisions? ● Metaphysics of mind – What is the mind, and are my mind and body separate? ● Metaphysics of God – Can the existence of God be proven? Where could it take me? Many of our students go on to complete a second degree and some even a doctorate in philosophy. Thinking and analysis is a vocational skill that proves useful in any career. Philosophy students tend to be numerate, articulate, and literate and so highly marketable. We have ex-students who progressed into careers in law, medicine, finance, humanitarian and charity work, journalism, MI5 and MI6 operatives, plus many other areas. As said the key strength of Philosophy is that we train you to be keen analysts and excellent communicators which are transferable to many diverse lines of work.