Term

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Topic title

Epistemology

Moral Philosophy

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?’

Homework

Information relating to all homework can be found on EDULINK.

Term

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Topic title

Metaphysics of God

Metaphysics of Mind

Revision

Exams

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?’

Homework

Information relating to all homework can be found on EDULINK.