Philosophy is often accused of not providing any answers – in fact, its main purpose is to demonstrate that the ‘truths’ we take for granted are far more complex and nuanced than we give them credit for. The thinking skills required within Philosophy of Religion and Ethics, as well as the textual analysis and critical investigative elements of Theology all contribute to a rounded and intellectual approach to life. Philosophy and Religion is an extremely popular choice at Benenden and the results are excellent.
UNIT 1: Religion and Ethics 2 hour written exam 120 marks 33.33% ■ Normative ethical theories: Utilitarianism, Situation Ethics, Natural Moral Law, Kant’s Categorical Imperative ■ Applied ethics: euthanasia, business ethics ■ Meta-ethical theories: naturalism, intuitionism, emotivism ■ Conscience (a comparison between Aquinas and Freud) ■ Sexual ethics (extra-marital sex and homosexuality) UNIT 2: Philosophy of Religion 2 hour written exam 120 marks 33.33% ■ Ancient philosophical influences (Plato & Aristotle) ■ The nature of soul, mind and body (dualism and materialism) ■ Analysis of classical arguments for the existence of God (design, cosmological, ontological, religious experience) ■ The philosophical problem of evil and suffering and proposed solutions ■ The nature and attributes of God ■ Religious language, including verification and falsification debates UNIT 3: Developments in Christian Thought 2 hour written exam 120 marks 33.33% ■ Early Christian teachings: Augustine, Aquinas ■ The historical Jesus ■ Christian moral principles and action; Dietrich Bonhoeffer ■ Religious pluralism and theology ■ Inter-faith dialogue ■ Gender and society: feminist theology ■ The challenge of secularism: atheism and humanism ■ Liberation theology and Marx
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Philosophy is often accused of not providing any answers – in fact, its main purpose is to demonstrate that the ‘truths’ we take for granted are far more complex and nuanced than we give them credit for. The thinking skills required within Philosophy of Religion and Ethics, as well as the textual analysis and critical investigative elements of Theology all contribute to a rounded and intellectual approach to life. Philosophy and Religion is an extremely popular choice at Benenden and the results are excellent.
UNIT 1: Religion and Ethics 2 hour written exam 120 marks 33.33% ■ Normative ethical theories: Utilitarianism, Situation Ethics, Natural Moral Law, Kant’s Categorical Imperative ■ Applied ethics: euthanasia, business ethics ■ Meta-ethical theories: naturalism, intuitionism, emotivism ■ Conscience (a comparison between Aquinas and Freud) ■ Sexual ethics (extra-marital sex and homosexuality) UNIT 2: Philosophy of Religion 2 hour written exam 120 marks 33.33% ■ Ancient philosophical influences (Plato & Aristotle) ■ The nature of soul, mind and body (dualism and materialism) ■ Analysis of classical arguments for the existence of God (design, cosmological, ontological, religious experience) ■ The philosophical problem of evil and suffering and proposed solutions ■ The nature and attributes of God ■ Religious language, including verification and falsification debates UNIT 3: Developments in Christian Thought 2 hour written exam 120 marks 33.33% ■ Early Christian teachings: Augustine, Aquinas ■ The historical Jesus ■ Christian moral principles and action; Dietrich Bonhoeffer ■ Religious pluralism and theology ■ Inter-faith dialogue ■ Gender and society: feminist theology ■ The challenge of secularism: atheism and humanism ■ Liberation theology and Marx