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Philosophy, Religion and Ethics department’s aim is to develop wholesome individuals and critical thinkers who are enthusiastic and curious about the world we live in. Through learning from and about Hinduism, different religions, philosophical and ethical theories students will be empowered to ask and answer the ‘big’ questions of life.
OVERVIEW OF COURSE
A-level philosophy comprises four topic areas: Epistemology, Moral philosophy, the Metaphysics of God and the Metaphysics of mind.
Students are required to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the content, including through the use of philosophical analysis (conceptual analysis and argument analysis). They must also be able to analyse and evaluate the philosophical arguments within the subject content to form reasoned judgements.
PROGRAMME OF STUDY
ASSESSMENT
Paper 1:
What is assessed
Epistemology and Moral Philosophy
● written exam: 3 hours
● 100 marks
● 50% of A-level
Questions
a mixture of short and long questions: one 3 marks question; two 5 marks question; one 12 marks question and one 25 marks question for each topic.
Paper 2:
What is assessed:
Metaphysics of God and Mind
● written exam: 3 hours
● 100 marks
● 50% of A-level
Questions
a mixture of short and long questions: one 3 marks question; two 5 marks question; one 12 marks question and one 25 marks question for each topic.
HOW PARENTS / CARERS CAN HELP
Check your child’s folders once a week.
Encourage your child to use the recommended resources
Check your child’s Google Drive and Arbor to ensure that s/he is doing their homework.
Attend parents’ consultation meetings.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
Revision sessions
Visits to seminars and lectures
RECOMMENDED READING / OTHER RESOURCES
https://philosophyalevel.com/aqa-philosophy-revision-notes/
https://www.alevelphilosophy.co.uk/resources/
Excellent videos from The Royal Institute of Philosophy on YouTube:
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