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Philosophy and Ethics

Philosophy and Ethics. What’s it all about?. Philosophy is the study of fundamental problems concerning matters such as existence, knowledge, values, reason, meaning and purpose Ethics is the study contemporary issues, considering are they morally right or wrong? Lots of opinions needed!.

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Philosophy and Ethics

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  1. Philosophy and Ethics

  2. What’s it all about? Philosophy is the study of fundamental problems concerning matters such as existence, knowledge, values, reason, meaning and purpose Ethics is the study contemporary issues, considering are they morally right or wrong? Lots of opinions needed!

  3. Asking Questions... • GCSE Philosophy and Ethics encourages our students to ask questions about important issues that they will face in their lives and in the world around them. Here are a few examples When does life begin? Is there a God? Is war ever justified? Is it ever right to kill?

  4. Units of study AQA Examining Board Syllabus B: Units 2 and 7

  5. Skills Based The Course Develops lots of transferable skills including: • Debating • Persuasive writing • Discussion • Analysis and evaluation • Team Work • Presentations • Research

  6. What our students have said... • “You can enjoy yourself but at the same time learn” Simran • “We have the freedom to express our opinions with others and do class debates which helps us to learn about other points of view” Rowan • “The topics we learn are SO interesting!” Isaac

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