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AS/A2 Philosophy and Ethics

at The Commonweal School, Swindon · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This course involves the study of two disciplines: Philosophy and Ethics. Unlike Philosophy and Ethics courses at GCSE, the AS/A Level concentrates on studying, debating and enquiring into issues and questions such as: "What is the psychology of religion?" "If there is no God, what is the implication for morality?" "If our life is determined before we are born, how can we be held responsible for our bad actions?" You will be expected to analyse and evaluate some of the greatest philosophical arguments that have been debated and contested over thousands of years. Can you outthink the greatest thinkers? You will study units: Unit 1 Ethics ? Utilitarianism ? Situation Ethics ? Abortion and Euthanasia Unit 2 Philosophy ? The Cosmological Argument ? Psychology and Religion ? Atheism and Postmodernism Unit 3 Ethics ? Free will and determinism ? Virtue Ethics ? Science and Technology Unit 4 ? Religious Experiences ? The connection between ultimate reality and experience of God ? Verifying and disproving religious experiences What key skills will I develop? You will develop: Clear and logical independent thinking Interpretation and critical evaluation Research skills Negotiation Problem solving.

What you need to get on

Although you don't need to have studied Philosophy and Ethics beforehand, it does help to have at least a B in a GCSE Humanities subject and English to show you have developed written and evaluation skills. Philosophy is a way of thinking. Those who study Philosophy are asking questions about the world; its people and ideas, that although may seem simple at first are actually very complex. Philosophy is a challenging but rewarding course.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Commonweal Sixth Form

    THE MALL, SWINDON, SN1 4JE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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