🏠 Level 3 Home Practice Task

Skill: Describe and explain philosophical ideas.

Task: “Can We Trust Our Senses?”

1. In your own words, explain what perception means. (2–3 sentences)

2. Give two examples where our senses might mislead us (e.g., illusions, misunderstanding sounds).

3. Explain why philosophers question whether our senses are always reliable.
   
   

Total: 6–7 sentences

🏠 Level 4 Home Practice Task

Skill: Analyse philosophical questions.

Task: “Are Our Senses Reliable?”

Write 8–10 sentences answering the question:

“Can we always trust what we see and hear?”

Include:

• One reason our senses are useful and reliable.

• One reason our senses might mislead us.

• A short conclusion explaining your view.
  
  

Try to use linking words: however, therefore, on the other hand.

🏠 National 5 Style Home Practice Task

Skill: Evaluation and supported judgement.

Question:
“Our senses give us an accurate picture of reality.”

To what extent do you agree? (8 marks)

Structure your answer:

• One reason to agree with the statement

• One reason to disagree

• An example of how senses can mislead us

• Your final judgement with two reasons
  
  

Write 8-10 sentences.

🏠 Level 3 Home Practice Task

Skill: Describe philosophical ideas.

Task: “Types of Evil”

1. In your own words, explain what philosophers mean by evil. (2–3 sentences)

2. Describe moral evil and give one example.

3. Describe natural evil and give one example.
   
   

Total: 6 sentences

🏠 Level 4 Home Practice Task

Skill: Analyse philosophical issues.

Task: “Why Does Evil Exist?”

Write 8–10 sentences explaining:

• Why some people believe humans are responsible for evil.

• Why some suffering happens without human control.

• Whether you think evil can ever be fully explained.
  
  

Use examples such as crime, violence, natural disasters, or illness.

🏠 National 5 Style Home Practice Task

Skill: Evaluation and argument.

Question:
“Most suffering in the world is caused by human actions.”

To what extent do you agree? (8marks)

Structure:

• One argument agreeing (moral evil)

• One argument disagreeing (natural evil)

• An example of each

• Your final supported judgement