Philosophy - IB

Assessment

Paper 1 part A; This component consists of stimulus-based questions on the core theme. Paper 1 part B; This component consists of thematic essay questions on the optional themes. Paper 2; This component consists of an open book assessment on the prescribed philosophical texts. Paper 3; This component asks students to respond to an unseen extract from a philosophical text that discusses a pressing contemporary issue relating to technology or the environment. Internal assessment; This component requires students to write a 2000-word philosophical analysis of a non-philosophical stimulus of their choice.