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Philosophy

at Queen Mary'S Grammar School, Walsall · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Philosophy is the science of thought. We look at the world around us, with its cozy assumptions, and we scrutinize them to discover if they are true or whether we should abandon them completely and look elsewhere for truth. We use logic and evidence to subject thought, theory and belief to rigorous investigation and the aim is to discover clear and distinct ways of knowing about who we are, how we relate to others and what our place is in time and space. If you aspire to have a career in Law, Politics, the Civil Service, Intelligence or Journalism then you should seriously consider studying Philosophy since the skills (of lucidity, clarity and critical thinking) it imparts are important features of these careers. These are no “soft skills”, but rather the very apparatus of thought, precision and intelligence. Do well here and nobody will doubt your abilities. Epistemology: In this unit you will discover if anything is really real; if we live in a simulated reality; if computers could become intelligent; and how we can know anything at all. Moral Philosophy: In this unit you will study the science of human nature, and find out if we can justify lying; if we can justify the existence and extent of the state; if we should enjoy simulated sex and killing; and what it means to be moral. Metaphysics: In this unit you will discover if you have a mind; if there is a God; why there is evil; why we can’t have brain transplants; whether you survive your death; why we have language; and

What you need to get on

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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

  • Queen Mary's Grammar School

    46 Sutton Road, Walsall, WS1 2PG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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