Year 12 Topic 1: Epistemology – investigating various theories of knowledge, the relationship between what we can and cannot know and the impact of this relationship on our individual existence. Topic 2: Moral Philosophy – studying how we decide what is morally correct by exploring Utilitarianism, Aristotle's virtue ethics and Kant's deontology while concurrently debating the status of ethical language and the validity of ethical claims. Year 13 Topic 3: Metaphysics of God – considering and critically analysing various arguments for and against God's existence while debating numerous issues surrounding the validity and use of religious language. Topic 4: Metaphysics of Mind – looking into the relationship between mind and body, various theories including dualism and monism, the issue of qualia and a debate as to whether or not 'philosophical zombies' exist.
A GCSE in Religious Studies is not required for this course, and neither is any religious belief or background, but successful students will have achieved a minimum of seven GCSE's at grade 9-4 or above including grade 7 in English and Maths. The most important quality is the possession of an inquisitive nature: students must love asking questions and pushing for answers. Without this fundamental desire to question and know, Philosophy will fail to engage them.
The two-year course is divided into four units. Though there is no formal coursework component, the nature of Philosophy demands and expects a good deal of reading and writing. The two papers are each three hours in length.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Bracknell Forest |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
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| Boarding Fee | £30,915 - £38,085 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £12,315 - £22,095 |
| Address | London Road, Ascot, SL5 8DR |
Year 12 Topic 1: Epistemology – investigating various theories of knowledge, the relationship between what we can and cannot know and the impact of this relationship on our individual existence. Topic 2: Moral Philosophy – studying how we decide what is morally correct by exploring Utilitarianism, Aristotle's virtue ethics and Kant's deontology while concurrently debating the status of ethical language and the validity of ethical claims. Year 13 Topic 3: Metaphysics of God – considering and critically analysing various arguments for and against God's existence while debating numerous issues surrounding the validity and use of religious language. Topic 4: Metaphysics of Mind – looking into the relationship between mind and body, various theories including dualism and monism, the issue of qualia and a debate as to whether or not 'philosophical zombies' exist.
A GCSE in Religious Studies is not required for this course, and neither is any religious belief or background, but successful students will have achieved a minimum of seven GCSE's at grade 9-4 or above including grade 7 in English and Maths. The most important quality is the possession of an inquisitive nature: students must love asking questions and pushing for answers. Without this fundamental desire to question and know, Philosophy will fail to engage them.
The two-year course is divided into four units. Though there is no formal coursework component, the nature of Philosophy demands and expects a good deal of reading and writing. The two papers are each three hours in length.