AS/A Level Philosophy & Ethics
Philosophy & Ethics involves learning about the philosophy of religion and about moral philosophy (ethics). You will study classical arguments for God's existence examining the work of great philosophers. You will explore the problem of evil and suffering and how this challenges God's goodness. You will study how compatible religion is with science, examine miracles and study life after death. You will have the opportunity to engage in discussion and debate. You will consider some of the classic theories of morality, and examine whether these theories are absolute or relative. You will then apply these theories to sexual ethical issues, such as marriage and sexual orientation, highlighting both strengths and weaknesses of the theories. Philosophy & Ethics is very thought-provoking, enabling you to question many aspects of belief and to examine issues relevant to today's world. Please note that Christianity is the world religion that underpins the specification. There is no study of other world religions.
Qualifications
We assume no previous knowledge of Philosophy & Ethics but you do need the ability to be challenged, to cope with difficult concepts, to engage in discussion, and to accept new ideas and new ways of thinking. You will need to be able to write very well and to enjoy reading.
Study Visits / Fieldwork
You will be encouraged to attend Philosophy & Ethics courses and conferences.
After the Course
Philosophy & Ethics can lead to a wide range of courses in higher education and can lead to careers in law, human resource management, social work, adminstration and teaching.