Philosophy for AS and A2

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Elizabeth Burns, Stephen Law
Psychology Press, 2004 - Philosophy - 287 pages

Philosophy for AS and A2 is the definitive textbook for students of Advanced Subsidiary or Advanced Level philosophy courses, structured directly around the specification of the AQA. Following a lively foreword by Nigel Warburton, author of Philosophy: The Basics, a team of experienced teachers devote a chapter each to the six themes covered by the syllabus:

Each of the chapters include helpful student-friendly features.

  • a list of key concepts, to introduce students to the topic
  • bite-size sections corresponding to the syllabus topics
  • actual exam questions from previous years
  • suggested discussion questions to promote debate
  • text-boxes with helpful summaries, case-studies and examples
  • an annotated further-reading list directing students towards the best articles, books and websites
  • a comprehensive glossary, providing a handy reference point

There is a final chapter on essay writing and exam preparation, designed to help students get to grips with the examination board requirements.

Philosophy for AS and A2 is written by a team of expert teachers based at Heythrop College - part of the University of London - which specializes in teaching philosophy and theology.

 

Contents

INTRODUCTION Michael Lacewing and Elizabeth Burns
1
Empiricism
14
Knowledge and scepticism
19
Deception
35
Virtue theory
45
Utilitarianism
50
Practical ethics
58
Moral realism
72
The Chinese room
176
Glossary
189
POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY UNIT 4 Patrick Riordan
191
individualist or communal
197
Rights
205
Conflict and protest
211
Authority
217
The state
223

Associated problems
85
Recommended reading
91
The nature of religious language
101
Objections to the application of the languagegame theory
107
The teleological argument
110
Gaunilos objection
123
Responses to Hick
137
References
145
Theories concerning the nature of mind
154
Functionalism
160
The mindbody problem
163
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE UNIT 4 Nicholas Wilson
233
The nature of scientific development
242
Scientific knowledge and the aims of science
248
The aims of science
254
Problems concerning research
260
PREPARING FOR THE EXAMINATION Michael Lacewing
269
ONNX
274
Index
283
51
284
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