What does it mean ‘to know’ something? Can we ever be certain of anything? Does God exist? Do humans have freewill? Is Science capable of explaining all aspects of reality? Is the mind the same as the brain? These are some of the ultimate questions that Philosophy tries to answer. It is a subject for those who like debate and are seeking to understand fundamental truths about the nature of themselves and what ultimately exists. Human beings are equipped with a powerful intellectual capability, and as an academic discipline, Philosophy uses reasoning in order to try and answer some of these questions rather than simply accepting, without question, conventional views or traditional authority. This demanding course will therefore enhance your ability to analyse issues, question received assumptions and develop clear and logical reasoning skills through engagement with philosophical texts, discussion and essay writing. You will learn what great thinkers of the past and present have said about life’s big issues and evaluate them in critical essays.
- Grade 5 at GCSE in a Humanities subject. This is a demanding course in terms of literary content and Grade 6s and above are desirable. Also, at least Grade 5 in GCSE Maths and English. - 5 passes at a minimum of Grade 5, including/as well as at least Grade 4 in English and Mathematics.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Woodstock Road, Witney, OX28 1DX |
What does it mean ‘to know’ something? Can we ever be certain of anything? Does God exist? Do humans have freewill? Is Science capable of explaining all aspects of reality? Is the mind the same as the brain? These are some of the ultimate questions that Philosophy tries to answer. It is a subject for those who like debate and are seeking to understand fundamental truths about the nature of themselves and what ultimately exists. Human beings are equipped with a powerful intellectual capability, and as an academic discipline, Philosophy uses reasoning in order to try and answer some of these questions rather than simply accepting, without question, conventional views or traditional authority. This demanding course will therefore enhance your ability to analyse issues, question received assumptions and develop clear and logical reasoning skills through engagement with philosophical texts, discussion and essay writing. You will learn what great thinkers of the past and present have said about life’s big issues and evaluate them in critical essays.
- Grade 5 at GCSE in a Humanities subject. This is a demanding course in terms of literary content and Grade 6s and above are desirable. Also, at least Grade 5 in GCSE Maths and English. - 5 passes at a minimum of Grade 5, including/as well as at least Grade 4 in English and Mathematics.