About the Book

Philosophy for A2: Unit 4 is the definitive textbook for students of the new AQA Advanced level syllabus for philosophy introduced in 2008. Structured very closely around the AQA specifications for Unit 4: Philosophical Problems, Michael Lacewing helps students to engage with and understand the arguments of the five texts:

Hume's An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding

Plato's Republic

Mill's On Liberty

Descartes' Meditations

Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil

All chapters are helpfully subdivided into short digestible passages, and include:

• quiz questions to test core knowledge
• discussion questions to deepen understanding
• 'going further' sections for advanced study
• text boxes highlighting key definitions and arguments
• cross-references to help students make connections

In addition, a chapter on exam preparation contains a wealth of helpful hints and tips on revision and exam techniques. Written by an experienced philosopher and A level consultant, Philosophy for A2; Unit 4 is an essential companion for all students of A2 level philosophy.