Philosophy is about questioning basic assumptions. Most questions that you might ask on a normal day are questions like “What shall I have for lunch?” or “What time is it?” Philosophers are more likely to ask: “How can meat-eating be justified?” or “What is time itself?” Such questions usually have a common-sense answer but that is not enough to satisfy the philosopher. Philosophy is studied by students of Humanities – they are often attracted by the study of texts – and by those who study mathematics and the sciences. It will beguile anyone with an enquiring mind. People who enjoy tackling difficult questions and concepts will find it fascinating. You should also have the ability to present your ideas succinctly and create logical chains of reasoning. Philosophy develops clarity of thought and so is useful in all areas of life as well as for its own sake. It encourages involvement in the process of debate as well as analysis of arguments and their assumptions. For these reasons, Philosophy is highly regarded by universities and employers in disciplines such as law and finance. Many of our students go on to study Philosophy
GCSE Requirements • At least three grade 7s or above • At least three grade 6s or above • At least grade 5 in English and Maths • The required grade at I/GCSE in the qualifying subject/s required for their chosen courses – see the Qualifying Subjects.
Paper 1: Epistemology and Metaphysics of God. Epistemology is the study of knowledge, looking at what we mean when we say we ‘know’ something and the process involved in gaining that knowledge. Through Epistemology, we consider the nature and formulation of philosophical arguments and the conclusions which are drawn from them, in particular about our knowledge of the external world. Metaphysics of God focuses on considering whether the concept of ‘God’ is a coherent one and what implications this might have. Arguments for the existence of God are considered and analysed philosophically. Paper 2: Metaphysics of Mind and Moral Philosophy. Metaphysics of Mind seeks to determine the nature of the ‘mind’, establishing whether or not it should be considered as separate from the physical body (either in substance or property) or as part of the physical world. Moral Philosophy addresses the question of what is meant by the term ‘good’ and considers how it may be understood through analysis of various ethical theories. How is it assessed? The course consists of two examined papers which are both sat at the end of Year 13. Each paper is three hours long and consists of shorter questions to assess knowledge and understanding and longer essays assessing analysis and evaluation. All questions are compulsory.
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Philosophy is about questioning basic assumptions. Most questions that you might ask on a normal day are questions like “What shall I have for lunch?” or “What time is it?” Philosophers are more likely to ask: “How can meat-eating be justified?” or “What is time itself?” Such questions usually have a common-sense answer but that is not enough to satisfy the philosopher. Philosophy is studied by students of Humanities – they are often attracted by the study of texts – and by those who study mathematics and the sciences. It will beguile anyone with an enquiring mind. People who enjoy tackling difficult questions and concepts will find it fascinating. You should also have the ability to present your ideas succinctly and create logical chains of reasoning. Philosophy develops clarity of thought and so is useful in all areas of life as well as for its own sake. It encourages involvement in the process of debate as well as analysis of arguments and their assumptions. For these reasons, Philosophy is highly regarded by universities and employers in disciplines such as law and finance. Many of our students go on to study Philosophy
GCSE Requirements • At least three grade 7s or above • At least three grade 6s or above • At least grade 5 in English and Maths • The required grade at I/GCSE in the qualifying subject/s required for their chosen courses – see the Qualifying Subjects.
Paper 1: Epistemology and Metaphysics of God. Epistemology is the study of knowledge, looking at what we mean when we say we ‘know’ something and the process involved in gaining that knowledge. Through Epistemology, we consider the nature and formulation of philosophical arguments and the conclusions which are drawn from them, in particular about our knowledge of the external world. Metaphysics of God focuses on considering whether the concept of ‘God’ is a coherent one and what implications this might have. Arguments for the existence of God are considered and analysed philosophically. Paper 2: Metaphysics of Mind and Moral Philosophy. Metaphysics of Mind seeks to determine the nature of the ‘mind’, establishing whether or not it should be considered as separate from the physical body (either in substance or property) or as part of the physical world. Moral Philosophy addresses the question of what is meant by the term ‘good’ and considers how it may be understood through analysis of various ethical theories. How is it assessed? The course consists of two examined papers which are both sat at the end of Year 13. Each paper is three hours long and consists of shorter questions to assess knowledge and understanding and longer essays assessing analysis and evaluation. All questions are compulsory.