Course information
Logic / Philosophy
The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre - Kingston upon Thames
02083394500
Surbiton Hill Road, Surbiton, KT6 4TU
Course summary

Year 12 Module 1: Epistemology > In this unit we consider how we acquire knowledge, how we define what knowledge is and the nature of the external world. > Topics include: Mind as a tabula rasa, Innate knowledge, conceptual schemes, primary and secondary qualities of objects, analysis of belief. Module 2: Ethics > In this unit we consider the nature of morality, how we should make moral decisions and applying these theories to ethical dilemmas. > Topics include: Moral truth (cognitivist) and the denial of Moral Truth (non-cognitivist), Morality and Duty (Kant), Morality linked to well-being and happiness (Aristotle), Morality as maximizing pleasure (Utilitarianism) Year 13 Module 3 : Philosophy of Religion > In this unit we look at arguments to prove God’s existence > Topics include: The concept of God, Arguments relating to the existence of God- Anselm, Descartes, Malcolm, Leibniz. The argument from design, The cosmological argument, Religious Language Module 4: Philosophy of Mind > In this unit we look at arguments about the nature of mind and body > Topics include: The mind-body problem, Materialism, Logical Behaviourism, Dualism, Mind-brain type identity theory, Eliminative ` materialism

Entry requirements

> Grade 5 in GCSE English > Hollyfield Sixth Form entry requirements minimum of five good passes at grades 4-9 at GCSE.

How you'll be assessed

Assessment will happen at the end of Year 13.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityKingston upon Thames
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressSurbiton Hill Road, Surbiton, KT6 4TU