Philosophy A level
This course concerns philosophy in the Western tradition, offering a thorough grounding in key philosophical concepts, themes, texts and techniques.
Components and/or options
What is God? What is the nature of good and evil? What happened before time began? How do we know what we know? Or simply, WHY? In addition to considering some of these taxing issues, 'A' level philosophy examines the work of some of the world's greatest thinkers.
This course concerns philosophy in the Western tradition, offering a thorough grounding in key philosophical concepts, themes, texts and techniques. It also encourages you to develop the ability to analyse and assess philosophical writings and to present coherent arguments.
Philosophy A level
Benefits
- Gain knowledge and an understanding of Philosophy through consideration of some important philosophical issues and approaches to problems.
- Develop a rigorous approach, both critical and constructive, to the study of Philosophy and the nature of argument.
- Develop a set of transferable intellectual skills including comprehension, interpretation, analysis and evaluation. This will facilitate the development of independent thinking, based on critical examination of evidence and rational argumentation, which will be applicable in the study of other academic subjects and in reflection on other important aspects of human experience.
- Practice and enhance your ability to construct, develop and maintain clear and coherent argument.
Topics include
- Epistemology
- Metaphysics
- Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion
- Key themes in philosophy
- Philosophical problems (using Mill’s On Liberty )
Entry requirements & Hours of study
- No formal qualifications are required, but essay-writing skills are essential.
- You should allow 150 hours of study for the AS and 150 hours for the A2, plus extra time for completing assignments.
Specification
AQA, Full A level:2170, AS:1171, A2:2171
Coursework
No coursework. 2 written exams for the AS, each 1hr30mins and worth 90 marks. 2 written exams for the A2, 2hrs (100 marks) and 1hr30mins (60 marks).
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| Course | Philosophy A level |
| Course code | AN20 |
| Enrol by post or phone: Student Course Fee - payment in full |
£397.00 |
| Student Course Fee - 8 monthly instalments | £40.24 plus £99.00 deposit |
| Enrol online: -10% Web Discount |
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Please note
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