Year 12 – A Level Philosophy
Term |
Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
Topic title |
Epistemology |
Moral Philosophy |
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Knowledge & Skills |
A study of what is knowledge, with a focus on perception and the source of knowledge. An examination of the differences between direct realism, indirect realism, idealism, innatism and empiricism. An examination of the limits of knowledge. ‘Is the coke can red or do I just perceive it as red?’ A study of meta-ethics; the meaning of good, bad, right, wrong through the examination of normative ethical theories. Students explore utilitarianism, Kantian ethics and Aristotelian virtue ethics applying them to the ethical issues of stealing, simulated killing, eating animals and telling lies. ‘Do we have a duty to be good?’ |
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Homework |
Information relating to all homework can be found on EDULINK. |
Year 13 – A Level Philosophy
Term |
Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
Topic title |
Metaphysics of God |
Metaphysics of Mind |
Revision |
Exams |
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Knowledge & Skills |
A study of the concept and nature of God, examining the potential incoherence of God and the compatibility of an omniscient God and free human beings. Students explore arguments relating to the existence of God, the challenges caused via the problem of evil and the implications for God talk (Is religious language meaningless?). ‘Can God create a rock that he is unable to lift?’ A study of what we mean when we say ‘mind’. Students examine whether the mind exists separate to or is identical to the body, exploring concepts such as dualism, identity, materialism, and functionism. ‘Do I exist or am I just a brain in a vat?’ |
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Homework |
Information relating to all homework can be found on EDULINK. |