Philosophy for AS and A Level

Lacewing, Michael

ISBN 10: 1138690392 / ISBN 13: 9781138690394

Published by Routledge, 2017

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Philosophy for AS and A Level
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138690392
• ISBN 13: 9781138690394
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very good

About this title

Synopsis

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.

The companion website hosts a wealth of further resources, including PowerPoint slides, flashcards, further reading, weblinks and handouts, all structured to accompany the textbook. It can be found at www.routledge.com/cw/alevelphilosophy.

About the Author

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 (www.alevelphilosophy.co.uk), and advises the British Philosophical Association on matters related to philosophy in schools.