Logic / Philosophy

Course summary

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