What is the nature of reality? What can we know? Who are we and what is our place in the cosmos? Does anything matter? Do we have free will? Does God exist? Is there life after death? No other subject can excite the teenage mind so much. “Studying Philosophy at St Paul’s was one of the most intellectually exciting experiences I’ve ever had; my teachers’ immense knowledge, intellectual rigour and willingness to discuss philosophy in and out of the classroom was both challenging and very stimulating, as well as really enjoyable.” Our unique Moral Philosophy course: Pupils in the Fourth and Fifth Forms study Moral Philosophy. Our Moral Philosophy course is designed to equip all pupils with sufficient conceptual tools to make autonomous, responsible and informed ethical decisions about complex contemporary issues, to give them the skills to use these tools well and to give them the opportunities to habituate them. Overall, it is designed to establish an outstanding level of ethical literacy amongst our pupil body. We aspire to help our pupils to develop their moral character. Moral Philosophy is the space we specifically set aside for this by giving pupils room to learn about, question and discuss moral matters and how to live purposeful, responsible lives.
Offers are conditional on GCSE (or IGCSE) grades. Candidates are expected to achieve at least eight passes including English and Mathematics, at least six should be grade 8 or 9, with no more than one grade 6 and the rest being a minimum of grade 7.
Philosophy Philosophy studying the ideas, theories and texts that have shaped the last two millennia of Western thought – Plato, Aristotle, Kant, Mill, Russell, Anscombe and many others – Philosophy A Level enables students to think rigorously about the biggest and most fundamental questions concerning the nature of reality, the good life and human understanding. The course consists of four themes: • Moral Philosophy: How ought we to live? Is anything intrinsically good? • Epistemology: What is knowledge? What can we know for sure? Can we be sure we are not in the matrix or a simulation? Do colours exist? • Metaphysics of Mind: What is consciousness? How does the brain produce it? How do I know that other people have minds? • Metaphysics of God: Does God exist? If so, what is God? Doesn’t the existence of evil prove that there is no God? To study Philosophy A Level, it is not necessary to have taken our GCSE Religious Studies course. Religious Studies Religious Studies A Level enables students to think deeply about matters of religion. Students who study this course will come out well-placed to contribute to our modern socio-political context in which the understanding of religion is essential. The course consists of three themes: • Religion and Ethics: focussed particularly on environmental issues and questions about social equality • New Testament: an in-depth study of historicity and interpretations of perhaps the most important books of Western civilisation: the four canonical Gospels • Buddhism: an in-depth study of the beliefs, values and practices of the major Buddhist traditions of the East
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £46,908 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £31,170 |
| Address | Lonsdale Road, Barnes, London, SW13 9JT |
What is the nature of reality? What can we know? Who are we and what is our place in the cosmos? Does anything matter? Do we have free will? Does God exist? Is there life after death? No other subject can excite the teenage mind so much. “Studying Philosophy at St Paul’s was one of the most intellectually exciting experiences I’ve ever had; my teachers’ immense knowledge, intellectual rigour and willingness to discuss philosophy in and out of the classroom was both challenging and very stimulating, as well as really enjoyable.” Our unique Moral Philosophy course: Pupils in the Fourth and Fifth Forms study Moral Philosophy. Our Moral Philosophy course is designed to equip all pupils with sufficient conceptual tools to make autonomous, responsible and informed ethical decisions about complex contemporary issues, to give them the skills to use these tools well and to give them the opportunities to habituate them. Overall, it is designed to establish an outstanding level of ethical literacy amongst our pupil body. We aspire to help our pupils to develop their moral character. Moral Philosophy is the space we specifically set aside for this by giving pupils room to learn about, question and discuss moral matters and how to live purposeful, responsible lives.
Offers are conditional on GCSE (or IGCSE) grades. Candidates are expected to achieve at least eight passes including English and Mathematics, at least six should be grade 8 or 9, with no more than one grade 6 and the rest being a minimum of grade 7.
Philosophy Philosophy studying the ideas, theories and texts that have shaped the last two millennia of Western thought – Plato, Aristotle, Kant, Mill, Russell, Anscombe and many others – Philosophy A Level enables students to think rigorously about the biggest and most fundamental questions concerning the nature of reality, the good life and human understanding. The course consists of four themes: • Moral Philosophy: How ought we to live? Is anything intrinsically good? • Epistemology: What is knowledge? What can we know for sure? Can we be sure we are not in the matrix or a simulation? Do colours exist? • Metaphysics of Mind: What is consciousness? How does the brain produce it? How do I know that other people have minds? • Metaphysics of God: Does God exist? If so, what is God? Doesn’t the existence of evil prove that there is no God? To study Philosophy A Level, it is not necessary to have taken our GCSE Religious Studies course. Religious Studies Religious Studies A Level enables students to think deeply about matters of religion. Students who study this course will come out well-placed to contribute to our modern socio-political context in which the understanding of religion is essential. The course consists of three themes: • Religion and Ethics: focussed particularly on environmental issues and questions about social equality • New Testament: an in-depth study of historicity and interpretations of perhaps the most important books of Western civilisation: the four canonical Gospels • Buddhism: an in-depth study of the beliefs, values and practices of the major Buddhist traditions of the East