PHILOSOPHY FOR AS AND A LEVEL EPISTEMOLOGY AND MORAL PHILOSOPHY (pb) 2017
- Brand: ROUTLEDGE/THOEMMES PRESS
- Product Code: 9781138690394
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Features
Fully updated in line with the new AQA 2017 AS Level syllabus, this textbook is structured closely around the AQA specifications and the two core units, Moral Philosophy and Epistemology
This textbook includes a chapter on preparing for the exam and exam technique, providing incredibly useful information on the assessment objectives, structure of the exams, how students will be marked and helps students to get the best results possible
There is a comprehensive companion website for both AS and A Level Philosophy which provides PowerPoint slides and class handouts, quizzes, further reading lists, study skills, flashcards, sample exam papers and annotated weblinks
Summary
Philosophy for AS and 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 shared by the AS and A Level, Epistemology and Moral Philosophy, in an engaging and student-friendly way With chapters on 'How 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 student’s analytical and critical skills
comprehension questions to test understanding
discussion questions to generate evaluative argument
explanation and commentary on the AQA set texts
‘Thinking harder’ sections
cross-references to help students make connections
bullet-point summaries of each topic
Author: Michael Lacewing
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 (wwwalevelphilosophycouk), and advises the British Philosophical Association on matters related to philosophy in schools