You should study this subject if you are interested in gaining a greater understanding of the world around you and how humanity has grappled with questions of importance over the past 2,500 years. You will learn how people have formulated philosophical viewpoints and ethical arguments and will consider where you stand in this long line of philosophical exploration. You will also learn about approaches to modern-day and complex ethical issues in business, sex, and medicine. Studying this subject will broaden your horizons, teach you how to formulate an academic argument and develop a critical mind. You will become very attractive to employers and further education institutions as you will have shown that you are capable of articulating, analysing and developing a range of complex and challenging arguments.
• No prior knowledge is required or assumed. • You do not have to have taken RS at GCSE; the areas we look at are significantly different from most GCSE courses. • Performing well in Short Course GCSE RS if you are taking it is a good indicator you will enjoy this A Level. • You should be willing to read and analyse some of the philosophical giants of human history. • You should be prepared to contribute to current thinking on important issues. • You do need to be able to write fluently and be prepared to work hard; a good GCSE grade (a 6 or above) in English is desirable. • You do need to have an interest in the big questions of life. • This is an academic subject with a lot of reading required; you must be prepared to read scholarly journals, books and other texts independently.
Philosophy: 2h examination (1/3rd of A level) Ethics: 2h examination (1/3rd of A level) Developments in Christian Thought: 2h examination (1/3rd of A level)
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| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
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You should study this subject if you are interested in gaining a greater understanding of the world around you and how humanity has grappled with questions of importance over the past 2,500 years. You will learn how people have formulated philosophical viewpoints and ethical arguments and will consider where you stand in this long line of philosophical exploration. You will also learn about approaches to modern-day and complex ethical issues in business, sex, and medicine. Studying this subject will broaden your horizons, teach you how to formulate an academic argument and develop a critical mind. You will become very attractive to employers and further education institutions as you will have shown that you are capable of articulating, analysing and developing a range of complex and challenging arguments.
• No prior knowledge is required or assumed. • You do not have to have taken RS at GCSE; the areas we look at are significantly different from most GCSE courses. • Performing well in Short Course GCSE RS if you are taking it is a good indicator you will enjoy this A Level. • You should be willing to read and analyse some of the philosophical giants of human history. • You should be prepared to contribute to current thinking on important issues. • You do need to be able to write fluently and be prepared to work hard; a good GCSE grade (a 6 or above) in English is desirable. • You do need to have an interest in the big questions of life. • This is an academic subject with a lot of reading required; you must be prepared to read scholarly journals, books and other texts independently.
Philosophy: 2h examination (1/3rd of A level) Ethics: 2h examination (1/3rd of A level) Developments in Christian Thought: 2h examination (1/3rd of A level)