Logic / Philosophy

Course summary

Philosophy is something most people have engaged in at some point in their lives, as it literally means ‘love of knowledge’. Philosophy is for people who are prepared to question basic assumptions, including their own, with an open mind. People who would be suited to this course will enjoy reasoning, logical thinking and debate, but this does not mean that any answer is right, or that you can give your personal opinion without having arguments to back it up. Be prepared to question your beliefs and look at the world in a new way. This is a challenging course but incredibly rewarding. Just don’t be surprised if you can’t stop thinking about it. Philosophy, over and above all else, teaches and develops clarity of thought and reasoning, and as such is a highly valued subject by both universities and employers. Although you may not use philosophy directly unless you teach, the skills you learn are transferrable to any career where critical thinking and reasoned argument are needed.