Philosophy for A2:
Key Themes in Philosophy
About the Book
Philosophy for A2: Key Themes in Philosophy covers the new AQA Advanced level syllabus for philosophy from 2008. Structured very closely around the AQA specifications for Unit 3: Key Themes in Philosophy, it introduces the student to each of the core themes:
- philosophy of mind
- political philosophy
- epistemology and metaphysics
- moral philosophy
- philosophy of religion
All chapters are helpfully subdivided into short digestible passages, and include:
- 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 A2: Key Themes in Philosophy is an essential companion for all students of A2 level philosophy.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Philosophy of mind
- Substance dualism
- Reductive acccounts of the mind
- Non-reductive materialism
- Political philosophy
- Human nature and political organisation
- Liberty
- Rights
- Justice
- Nation states
- Epistemology and metaphysics
- The refutation of scepticism
- Knowledge, belief and justification
- Universals and particulars
- Objective knowledge
- Moral philosophy
- Moral truth
- The denial of moral truth
- Moral decisions
- Philosophy of religion
- Arguments for the existence of God
- Reason and faith
- Miracles
- Making sense of religion
- Preparing for the exam
- Revision
- Exam technique
- Glossary
- Index