Philosophy for AS and A2

Elizabeth Burns, Stephen Law

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Routledge
24 June 2004

Humanities; Philosophy

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 - the only exam board to offer these courses.

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: AS
* Theory of Knowledge
* Moral Philosophy
* Philosophy of Religion A2
* Philosophy of Mind
* Political Philosophy
* Philosophy of Science Each of the six themed chapters includes:
* A list of key concepts, to introduce students to the topic
* Bite-size sections corresponding exactly to the syllabus topics
* Actual past 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. Visit the companion website at http://routledge.tandf.co.uk/alevel/philosophy/

Edited by: Elizabeth Burns, Stephen Law
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: annotated edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 189mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 730g
ISBN: 9780415335621
ISBN 10: 0415335620
Pages: 308
Publication Date: 24 June 2004
Recommended Age: From 17 to 18 years
Audience: Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Children's (6-12)
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface by Nigel Warburton. Introduction: Why Study Philosophy? An Outline Of Philosophy At AS And A2. How To Use This Book. 1. Theory Of Knowledge Introduction. Concluding Remarks. References. Further Reading. Glossary. 2. Moral PhilosophyIntroduction. References. Further Reading. Glossary. 3. Philosophy Of ReligionIntroduction. References. Further Reading. Glossary. 4. Philosophy Of Mind Introduction. Conclusion. References. Further Reading. Glossary. 5. Political Philosophy Introduction. References. Further Reading. Glossary. 6. Philosophy Of Science Introduction. References. Further Reading. Glossary. 7. Essay Writing And Exam Preparation Index

Stephen Law is the author of The Philosophy Files (Orion 2000), The Outer Limits (Orion 2003) and The Philosophy Gym (Headline 2003). Elizabeth Burns is Lecturer in Philosophy at Heythrop College.