A Level Philosophy AS/A2

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Duration

    18 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Study the Mind and Metaphysics, Philosophy, Free Will and Reason

Who are we? Why are we here and what is our purpose? Are you interested in exploring these topics? You have the free will to do so with this A Level Philosophy Course. This course, which explores moral, political and religious philosophy, is ideal for anyone wishing to gain a more profound understanding of the most famous and time-tested works of the great philosophers.

This A Level course is an at home study course and is open to those who wish to explore philosophy at a higher, university level. The flexibility and convenience of studying from home is helpful for those seeking to transition to a different field or receive further training whilst employed. It is also suitable for those who are simply interested in learning more about the different schools of thought.

This course is designed to develop students' understanding of philosophy and gain a range of transferable skills which can be applied far beyond this study. After completing this course, you will have been exposed to some of the greatest works of philosophy and the philosophical quandries which they present. These skills and the new ways in which you will begin to think will be helpful for whichever path you ultimately choose.

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Documents

  • A' Level Philosophy.pdf

Government funding available

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About this course

You do not need any prior learning knowledge or experience to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone who wishes to take part in a highly rewarding home study course, although you would be expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy. You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 18 months from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor.

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Subjects

  • Epistemology
  • Works
  • Moral
  • Political Philosophy
  • Philosophy
  • Metaphysics
  • Philosopher
  • Determinism
  • Dualistic problems
  • Philosophy of religion
  • Reason and Experience
  • Free Will
  • The Cartesian circle
  • Moral philosophy
  • Mind and body
  • Inducing doubt

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A Distance Learning Course is the ideal way to gain a qualification without having the worry of trying to fit your studies around your everyday life. You can complete your studies in your own time and we are on hand seven days a week to help you plan your future.

Course programme

Modules

AS Level

Unit 1: PHIL1 An Introduction to Philosophy 1

  • Epistemology: Reason and Experience
  • Mind and Metaphysics: Persons
  • Politics and Religion: Why should I be governed?

Unit 2: PHIL2 An Introduction to Philosophy 2

  • Epistemology: Knowledge of the External World
  • Mind and Metaphysics: Free Will and Determinism
  • Politics and Religion: God and the World

A2 Level

Unit 3: PHIL 3: Key Themes in Philosophy

  • Philosophy of mind
  • Political philosophy
  • Epistemology and metaphysics
  • Moral philosophy
  • Philosophy of religion

Unit 4: PHIL4: Philosophical Problems

  • Introducing the Meditations
  • The method of doubt and its purpose
  • Inducing doubt
  • The Cogito
  • Clear and distinct ideas
  • The first proof of God
  • The Cartesian circle
  • Essential natures
  • Removing scepticism
  • Mind and body
  • Dualistic problems

Recommended Reading

AQA Philosophy AS Student Book, Atherton, Cluett, Mcadoo,
Rawlinson aqnd Sidoli, Nelson Thornes, 2008, ISBN 9780748798582

AQA An Introduction to Philosophy for AS level (Philosophy in Focus series), Jones, Hayward and Cardinal, Hodder Education, 2008, ISBN 9780340965252

Meditations, Descartes, translated by F E Sutcliffe, Penguin Classics
1999, ISBN 0140442065

The course contains a number of assignments which your tutor will mark and give you valuable feedback on. We call these Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs). You need only send the TMAs to your tutor for comment, not the self-assessment exercises which are also part of the course to help you gauge your progress.

Exams are taken at an AQA centre and we can provide an extensive list of centres for you.

Additional information

Please note that the total cost of this course is usually £440.00. If you enrol online today and pay in full, we will apply a discount to the checkout meaning you will only pay £320.00.

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