The study of Philosophy and Ethics at A Level is engaging, academically rigorous and excellent preparation for a wide range of courses at degree level. The subject involves a study of philosophical, theological and ethical theories which underpin and structure our world today. An understanding of these ideas is essential to an informed and nuanced engagement with key themes in politics, law, medicine, education, human rights and religion. The course will focus on western philosophy including discussions on the arguments for and against the existence of God, discussions about the nature of religious language and how it can be used to prove and disprove God. We look at how religion influences day to day life and the choices that people make in light of their religious beliefs. In ethics we will compare and contrast different theories on ‘how to be good’ applied to ethical dilemmas such as the use of nuclear weapons. We will question whether we are truly free and what role the conscience plays in moral behaviour. We cover a range of normative ethical theories that are religious and non-religious including Divine Command Theory, Bentham and Mill and hybrid ethical systems such as Aristotle’s Virtue Ethics. In the Islam paper, we examine the impact of religious figures and sacred texts, consider the variant social and historical developments in religious thought and evaluate the role and value of different religious practices in Islamic communities.
GCSE grade 5 in English Language GCSE grade 5 in Religious Studies
We follow the Eduqas syllabus which is assessed through 100% examinations. These exams will contain a mixture of explanation and evaluation questions.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | 31 Brady Street, Whitechapel, London, E1 5DJ |
The study of Philosophy and Ethics at A Level is engaging, academically rigorous and excellent preparation for a wide range of courses at degree level. The subject involves a study of philosophical, theological and ethical theories which underpin and structure our world today. An understanding of these ideas is essential to an informed and nuanced engagement with key themes in politics, law, medicine, education, human rights and religion. The course will focus on western philosophy including discussions on the arguments for and against the existence of God, discussions about the nature of religious language and how it can be used to prove and disprove God. We look at how religion influences day to day life and the choices that people make in light of their religious beliefs. In ethics we will compare and contrast different theories on ‘how to be good’ applied to ethical dilemmas such as the use of nuclear weapons. We will question whether we are truly free and what role the conscience plays in moral behaviour. We cover a range of normative ethical theories that are religious and non-religious including Divine Command Theory, Bentham and Mill and hybrid ethical systems such as Aristotle’s Virtue Ethics. In the Islam paper, we examine the impact of religious figures and sacred texts, consider the variant social and historical developments in religious thought and evaluate the role and value of different religious practices in Islamic communities.
GCSE grade 5 in English Language GCSE grade 5 in Religious Studies
We follow the Eduqas syllabus which is assessed through 100% examinations. These exams will contain a mixture of explanation and evaluation questions.
