WHY STUDY PHILOSOPHY? This course requires intellectual rigour and a critical mind. Its focus is on doing philosophy, which requires examination of scholarly ideas and texts, but also a consideration of personal bias and the drawing of one’s own conclusions. Careful analysis of the argument and close reading are emphasised. CONTENT OF COURSE: The philosophy course provides students with an opportunity to undertake systematic critical inquiry into profound and challenging questions, such as: What do we mean when we say something is right or wrong? What does it mean to be human? What is the relationship between justice, freedom and equality? These questions arise out of our everyday experiences, and the practice of philosophy deepens and clarifies our understanding of these questions, as well as possible responses. Students learn to appreciate the ideas of established philosophers while being encouraged to develop their personal ideas. It also involves an in-depth study of a philosophical text, currently Meditations by Descartes, a text aiming to secure fundamental principles of existence and reality. Other topics to be studied include Human nature and Ethics, including consideration of various ethical principles and their application to practical issues. These include Biomedical Ethics and the Environment. The aim of this newly revised course is to engage students in philosophical activity, enabling them to develop an inquiring and intellectually curious way of thinking. To appreciate the diversity of perspectives, traditions and approaches within philosophical thinking and to critically examine their own experiences and perspectives. Students will learn from the thinking of others, articulate their own views, ideas and arguments and apply their philosophical knowledge and skills to the world around them. Higher Level students will also study Philosophy of Religion, including consideration of the key arguments for and against the existence of God. In addition, for paper 3, students will have an in-depth study, engage with Philosophy and how it tackles There is an Internal Assessment which allows you to develop your own philosophical question based on a stimulus of personal significance, such as a photo or poem.
For entry to the Sixth Form (and UC4), an interview is an absolute requirement and will inform the decision to offer a place or not. While general the interview will seek to explore a candidate's academic and co-curricular interests, attitude to school, personal qualities, and ability to contribute to the College community.
Component: Core paper: Stimulus question, Ethics Length: 1hr 45mins Weighting: 50% Component: Text paper: One question, parts a + b Length: 1hr Weighting: 25% Component: Internal Assessment Length: N/A Weighting: 25%
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £29,700 - £33,900; Boarding £45,150 - £50,700 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Bayshill Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3EP |
WHY STUDY PHILOSOPHY? This course requires intellectual rigour and a critical mind. Its focus is on doing philosophy, which requires examination of scholarly ideas and texts, but also a consideration of personal bias and the drawing of one’s own conclusions. Careful analysis of the argument and close reading are emphasised. CONTENT OF COURSE: The philosophy course provides students with an opportunity to undertake systematic critical inquiry into profound and challenging questions, such as: What do we mean when we say something is right or wrong? What does it mean to be human? What is the relationship between justice, freedom and equality? These questions arise out of our everyday experiences, and the practice of philosophy deepens and clarifies our understanding of these questions, as well as possible responses. Students learn to appreciate the ideas of established philosophers while being encouraged to develop their personal ideas. It also involves an in-depth study of a philosophical text, currently Meditations by Descartes, a text aiming to secure fundamental principles of existence and reality. Other topics to be studied include Human nature and Ethics, including consideration of various ethical principles and their application to practical issues. These include Biomedical Ethics and the Environment. The aim of this newly revised course is to engage students in philosophical activity, enabling them to develop an inquiring and intellectually curious way of thinking. To appreciate the diversity of perspectives, traditions and approaches within philosophical thinking and to critically examine their own experiences and perspectives. Students will learn from the thinking of others, articulate their own views, ideas and arguments and apply their philosophical knowledge and skills to the world around them. Higher Level students will also study Philosophy of Religion, including consideration of the key arguments for and against the existence of God. In addition, for paper 3, students will have an in-depth study, engage with Philosophy and how it tackles There is an Internal Assessment which allows you to develop your own philosophical question based on a stimulus of personal significance, such as a photo or poem.
For entry to the Sixth Form (and UC4), an interview is an absolute requirement and will inform the decision to offer a place or not. While general the interview will seek to explore a candidate's academic and co-curricular interests, attitude to school, personal qualities, and ability to contribute to the College community.
Component: Core paper: Stimulus question, Ethics Length: 1hr 45mins Weighting: 50% Component: Text paper: One question, parts a + b Length: 1hr Weighting: 25% Component: Internal Assessment Length: N/A Weighting: 25%