A demanding academic subject, philosophy provides students with an excellent opportunity to develop their skills of analysis and argument, as they wrestle with some of the biggest questions ever to face humanity. Questions concerning the nature of knowledge and reality, how we should live our lives if body and mind are separate, and whether there are rational reasons for believing in God will all be considered as part of this exciting and challenging course. The skills we will develop provide an excellent progression route to university courses and Philosophy combines very well with a wide range of subjects across our Year 12 offer. YEAR 12 Epistemology (theory of knowledge) – What can we know? Can we be sure that there is a world around us? Is there anything we can be sure of at all? What is knowledge? Do we learn everything through experience or is some knowledge innate? Moral Philosophy – How do we decide what is right or wrong? A study of three ethical theories: Utilitarianism (we should do whatever brings the best consequences), Kant’s deontology (we should always follow the rules), and virtue ethics (we should do what develops a good character). Between Year 12 and 13 each student will complete an independent enrichment project on an area of philosophy of their choice. This will be presented to the class in September. YEAR 13 The Metaphysics of Mind – Are my mind and body separate? What is the relationship between the body and the mind? What is consciousness? Is there a difference between a mind and a computer? If you swapped brains with someone which person would be you? The Metaphysics of God – Can it be rational to believe in God? What arguments have been presented for God’s existence and can they be criticised? If there were a God, can the existence of suffering be explained? Could an all-powerful God create a stone He couldn’t lift?
At least a grade 5 in English. See point 2 and 3 overleaf.
The course is examined through two 3-hour exams: Paper 1: Epistemology and Moral Philosophy Paper 2: The metaphysics of God and the metaphysics of mind On both exams, there are a variety of question styles ranging from short definitions to essays. There is no controlled assessment.
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| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Longtown Road, Brampton, CA8 1AR |
A demanding academic subject, philosophy provides students with an excellent opportunity to develop their skills of analysis and argument, as they wrestle with some of the biggest questions ever to face humanity. Questions concerning the nature of knowledge and reality, how we should live our lives if body and mind are separate, and whether there are rational reasons for believing in God will all be considered as part of this exciting and challenging course. The skills we will develop provide an excellent progression route to university courses and Philosophy combines very well with a wide range of subjects across our Year 12 offer. YEAR 12 Epistemology (theory of knowledge) – What can we know? Can we be sure that there is a world around us? Is there anything we can be sure of at all? What is knowledge? Do we learn everything through experience or is some knowledge innate? Moral Philosophy – How do we decide what is right or wrong? A study of three ethical theories: Utilitarianism (we should do whatever brings the best consequences), Kant’s deontology (we should always follow the rules), and virtue ethics (we should do what develops a good character). Between Year 12 and 13 each student will complete an independent enrichment project on an area of philosophy of their choice. This will be presented to the class in September. YEAR 13 The Metaphysics of Mind – Are my mind and body separate? What is the relationship between the body and the mind? What is consciousness? Is there a difference between a mind and a computer? If you swapped brains with someone which person would be you? The Metaphysics of God – Can it be rational to believe in God? What arguments have been presented for God’s existence and can they be criticised? If there were a God, can the existence of suffering be explained? Could an all-powerful God create a stone He couldn’t lift?
At least a grade 5 in English. See point 2 and 3 overleaf.
The course is examined through two 3-hour exams: Paper 1: Epistemology and Moral Philosophy Paper 2: The metaphysics of God and the metaphysics of mind On both exams, there are a variety of question styles ranging from short definitions to essays. There is no controlled assessment.