Religious Studies

Course summary

Philosophy is one of the most interesting and thought-provoking subjects that you can study at A Level, investigating the enquiring minds of Plato, Aristotle and some of the greatest Philosophers to have ever existed. One important reason for studying Philosophy is that it is the foundation of everything. Everyone engages in philosophy daily without realising what they are doing. It deals with fundamental questions about the meaning of our existence. At some point in our lives, most of us have asked ourselves some philosophical questions. For example, are our lives real or is it a dream? What makes something right or wrong? Philosophy also sharpens our ability to think, analyse arguments and come to a conclusion. These are important and essential skills which can be transferred and used in jobs like Journalism, Law, Maths, Science and Medicine and many more. Many people who study philosophy go on to study these subject areas at university. It also helps us engage in discussions on ethical dilemmas and recognise that people have different value systems and that we should be more open-minded to differences in beliefs and other ways of life.