Logic / Philosophy

Course summary

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.