Philosophy for A Level

Metaphysics of God and Metaphysics of Mind
1. Auflage 2017
ISBN: 978-1-138-45735-5
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 402 Seiten, Format (B × H): 253 mm x 180 mm, Gewicht: 842 g

Philosophy for A Level is an accessible textbook for the new 2017 AQA Philosophy syllabus. Structured closely around the AQA specification this textbook covers the two units, Metaphysics of God and Metaphysics of Mind, in an engaging and student-friendly way. With chapters onHow to do philosophy exam preparation providing students with the philosophical skills they need to succeed, and an extensive glossary to support understanding, this book is ideal for students studying philosophy.

Each chapter includes:

argument maps that help to develop students analytical and critical skills

comprehension questions to test understanding

discussion questions to generate evaluative argument

explanation of and commentary on the AQA set texts

Thinking harder sections

cross-references to help students make connections

bullet-point summaries of each topic.

The companion website hosts a wealth of further resources, including PowerPoint slides, flashcards, further reading, weblinks and handouts, all structured to accompany the textbook. It can be found at www.routledge.com/cw/alevelphilosophy.

Zielgruppe

AS/A2

Autoren/Hrsg.

Lacewing, Michael

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Philosophie: Allgemeines, Methoden

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1. How to do philosophy 2. Philosophy of Religion 3. Philosophy of Mind 4. Preparing for the exam Glossary Index by syllabus content Index

Über Autor(innen)

Michael Lacewing is a teacher of philosophy and theology at Christ’s Hospital school, and a former Reader in Philosophy and Vice-Principal Academic at Heythrop College, University of London. He is founder of the company A Level Philosophy (www.alevelphilosophy.co.uk), and advises the British Philosophical Association on matters related to philosophy in schools.