Philosophy
Are you interested in being critical of the world around you? Do you want to develop your questioning skills? If you are looking to develop your understanding of human existence and relations of others around you, then this qualification is for you.
Course Overview
Within the first learning chapter you will develop a critical view of perceptions of knowledge. We will look at different theories such as realism and idealism. To develop this understanding, we will explore theories in innatism and the limits of knowledge.
Within the second learning chapter you will study ethical theories such as utilitarianism, Kantian deontological ethics, Aristotelian virtue ethics, applied ethics and meta-ethics.
Within the third learning chapter you will develop an understanding of the concept and nature of God. As part of this you will explore arguments relating to the existence of God and explore religious language. This learning chapter will have direct links with some of the GCSE content such as the Free Will Defence however, you will be building on this knowledge to analyse arguments about the existence of God.
Entrance Requirements
To study Philosophy at A Level, students must achieve a Grade 6 or above in GCSE English to enable them to access the complex writing style and texts used.
Students must also achieve a Grade 5 or above in GCSE Ethics, if studied.
As with all A Level subjects, students must be prepared to carry out a considerable amount of private study and attend support sessions when appropriate.
Awarding Body
AQA
Assessment
Paper 1 – Epistemology and Moral Philosophy – Written Paper: 3 Hours (50%)
Paper 2 – Metaphysics of God and the Metaphysics of the Mind – Written Paper: 3 Hours (50%)