Lacewing Philosophy for A2: Unit 3

Key Themes in Philosophy
Erscheinungsjahr 2013
ISBN: 978-1-135-86791-1
Verlag: CRC Press
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 384 Seiten

Philosophy for A2: Unit 3 is the definitive textbook for students of the current AQA Advanced Level syllabus. 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:

- 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

- lively illustrations, diagrams 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: Unit 3 is an essential companion for all students of A2 Level philosophy.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Lacewing, Michael

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Philosophie: Allgemeines, Methoden

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction

Ch. 1 Philosophy of mind
Substance dualism
Reductive acccounts of the mind
Non-reductive materialism

Ch. 2 Political philosophy
Human nature and political organisation
Liberty
Rights
Justice
Nation states

Ch. 3 Epistemology and metaphysics
The refutation of scepticism
Knowledge, belief and justification
Universals and particulars
Objective knowledge

Ch. 4 Moral philosophy
Moral truth
The denial of moral truth
Moral decisions

Ch. 5 Philosophy of religion
Arguments for the existence of God
Reason and faith
Miracles
Making sense of religion

Ch. 6 Preparing for the exam
Revision
Exam technique

Glossary
Index

Über Autor(innen)

Michael Lacewing is Director of Research and Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at Heythrop College, University of London. He is founder of the company A Level Philosophy, and a consultant on philosophy at A Level for the British Philosophical Association.