Philosophy is for those interested in exploring deep issues about knowledge, morality, and the mind. If you are inquisitive, have an open mind and like debating, then this course could be perfect for you. Philosophy is an exciting subject that is going to broaden your horizons immensely. It has also an almost unparalleled reputation for being rigorous, analytical, evaluative, and immensely enriching. The subject has “prestige” and status and is very well regarded by universities. In addition to the above skills, it enhances your ability to think for yourself and to take a critical and informed perspective on a raft of real-life issues from genetic engineering to fundamental inquiries about human knowledge. A Level Philosophy is therefore both quite “academic”, but also highly “practical” and relates to our daily lives, including current affairs, and our existence in a global world. Year 1 Unit 1A: Theory of Knowledge: what can we know, how do we justify what we claim to know, what is perception and how can we recognize valid from invalid arguments; the foundations of all human knowledge, i.e. rationalism vs. empiricism debate; the limits of human knowledge. Unit 1B: Moral Philosophy/Ethics: what is morality? normative ethical theories (e.g. what is moral maximizes happiness; morality is doing one’s duty etc); Applied ethics e.g. just war, killing, deception, animal rights; Meta-Ethics: the role of ethical language; concept of justice. Can it ever be justified to break the law and other queries? Year 2 Unit 2A: Philosophy of Religion: the concept of God (is it coherent at all?), various “proofs” of God and their criticisms, the status of religious language, and the problem of evil. Can the existence of Evil be compatible with the existence of God? Unit 2B: Philosophy of mind: what is the mind? The issue of whether matter = mind; consciousness, internal mind and external behavior, metaphysics of free will vs determinism. Can AI achieve consciousness?