Philosophy, the ‘love of wisdom’, is a fascinating and exciting subject which enables students to wrestle with the greatest questions known to mankind. The philosopher is tasked with an abstract challenge – thinking about thought itself. The aims of the IB Philosophy course are broad and enabling. Students are required to: Develop an intellectually independent and creative way of thinking Formulate arguments in a rational and logical way Examine critically their own experiences, and their ideological and cultural biases Become aware of the plurality of philosophical traditions, ancient and modern
It is unlikely that pupils will have studied Philosophy formally at Middle School level prior to this course. However, candidates must have attained 7-9 at GCSE one or more of the following subjects: Religious Studies, English Language, English Literature or History. Study of Classics may also be an advantage. You must be willing to approach the subject with an open, inquiring and critical mind.
Students will work on a piece of extended writing i.e. ‘coursework’, which involves a philosophical analysis of non-philosophical material. The analysis must be 1600-2000 words in length, but the choice of topic is open; it could be a novel, song, poem, or a work of art.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £48,930 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £35,760 |
| Address | Duke's Ride, Crowthorne, RG45 7PU |
Philosophy, the ‘love of wisdom’, is a fascinating and exciting subject which enables students to wrestle with the greatest questions known to mankind. The philosopher is tasked with an abstract challenge – thinking about thought itself. The aims of the IB Philosophy course are broad and enabling. Students are required to: Develop an intellectually independent and creative way of thinking Formulate arguments in a rational and logical way Examine critically their own experiences, and their ideological and cultural biases Become aware of the plurality of philosophical traditions, ancient and modern
It is unlikely that pupils will have studied Philosophy formally at Middle School level prior to this course. However, candidates must have attained 7-9 at GCSE one or more of the following subjects: Religious Studies, English Language, English Literature or History. Study of Classics may also be an advantage. You must be willing to approach the subject with an open, inquiring and critical mind.
Students will work on a piece of extended writing i.e. ‘coursework’, which involves a philosophical analysis of non-philosophical material. The analysis must be 1600-2000 words in length, but the choice of topic is open; it could be a novel, song, poem, or a work of art.