About the Book

Philosophy for AS is the definitive textbook for students of the new AQA Advanced Subsidiary Level syllabus beginning in 2008. Structured closely around the examination specifications, it covers the two units of the AS level in an exceptionally clear and student-friendly style. As an invitation to philosophy, the book encourages and enables students to engage philosophically with the following syllabus topics:

Reason and experience

Why should I be governed?

Why should I be moral?

The idea of God

Persons

Knowledge of the external world

Tolerance

The value of art

God and the world

The debate about free will and determinism

All the chapters are split into Introduction, which introduces the basic ideas, arguments and objections of the issue, and Development, which clarifies the previous section, introduces more complex ideas, and encourages students to link up ideas and draw new implications. To aid student learning and revision, each chapter includes:

• comprehension questions to test core knowledge
• discussion questions to deepen understanding
• 'going further' sections for advanced study
• cross-references to help students make connections
• helpful summaries and a glossary.

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 AS is an essential course book for all students of AS level philosophy.