Philosophy and Ethics
This is an exciting subject that deals with the really big questions in life such as ‘What is Justice?’ and ‘Can killing ever be justified?’ It is not all about finding the answers but learning how to analyse and approach them.
Course Structure
| AS Unit Title and Description | Assessment Method and Weighting |
|---|---|
G571: Philosophy of Religion
| 1 hour 30 minutes Written Exam requiring you to write four essays. AS Level – 50% A Level – 25% |
G572: Religious Ethics
| 1 hour 30 minutes Written Exam requiring you to write four essays. AS Level – 50% A Level – 25% |
| A2 Unit Title and Description | Assessment Method and Weighting |
G581: Philosophy of Religion
| 1 hour 30 minutes Written Exam requiring you to write four essays. A Level – 25% |
G582: Religious Ethics
| 1 hour 30 minutes Written Exam requiring you to write four essays. A Level – 25% |
Course Content
Classes involve stimulating and lively discussions that will help you develop and test your ideas on a range of topics including freedom, authority and our concept of what is right or wrong. The course involves looking at one specific religion’s opinions (we use the Christian tradition) alongside a range of philosophers from ancient Greeks all the way through history to modern day writers. A range of original texts are read as well as news articles to stimulate discussion and to help us gain knowledge and understanding. Students are also required to evaluate the views of philosophers, discussing strengths and weaknesses in their claims.
Career Opportunities
The qualities developed through the study of philosophy and ethics are greatly valued by employers. The knowledge and skills that you acquire could lead you to pursue a range of careers including education, the law, the police, medicine, local government, journalism, television, and business.
Entry Requirements
We require candidates to have the standard Sixth Form entry criteria, including GCSE English and Maths. We strongly advise a Grade B in GCSE English due to the complexity of the texts studied and the need for advanced essay writing skills. We will, however, accept committed students with a C in English. We don’t expect you to have studied any Philosophy before but any relevant reading that enhances your interest in the subject would be beneficial.
Costs
There are no specific costs incurred on this course but students are expected to come fully prepared for lessons with writing equipment and a lever arch file. They will be issued two text books which are to be returned after completion of the course.
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