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PHILOSOPHY
A Level
Philosophy comes from the Greek words meaning ‘love of wisdom’. It will involve
you in thinking about thinking and learning to question basic beliefs, assumptions
and ideas whilst searching for truth. Philosophy teaches you to think in a clear,
logical and creative way that will help you in other subject areas and in most
areas of life where critical and inventive thinking is valued. Students who study
Philosophy find it challenging and exciting and many say that it changes their
outlook in ways that they find useful and rewarding.
Enlightenment is not guaranteed, but studying Philosophy should make you and
your life more interesting!
COURSE CONTENT
YEAR 1
• Epistemology
• Ethics
YEAR 2
• Metaphysics of God
• Metaphysics of Mind
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Standard Advanced Level entry
requirements
ASSESSment
100% exam
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
The ability to ask penetrating questions,
to analyse and evaluate the arguments of
others and to present arguments clearly
and logically.
OTHER INFORMATION
CAREER PATHWAYS
Philosophy combines well with all other
subjects due to its emphasis on reasoning.
In particular, the A Level combines well with
Psychology, Sociology, Law, Politics and
Classical Civilisation, Arts and Science
Philosophy is an excellent grounding for
a diverse range of degrees. It has links
with all subjects, but rather than equipping
you for a specific career, gives you highly
valuable thinking skills that can be used
in a variety of different situations and
occupations.
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