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A-Level Philosophy Syllabus 2010

Introduction
Philosophy is a fascinating subject. It deals with some of the most basic questions human beings have asked themselves. Rather than providing easy or ready-made solutions, it encourages those who take it seriously to think about such questions systematically, to discuss them rigorously, to examine what others have said about them, to form considered judgements and derive sound conclusions from well-structured
arguments.

Aims and objectives
Candidates who sit for the Philosophy examination at Advanced Level should demonstrate that they have acquired the necessary skills to deal confidently with the problems set in the Logic section of the examination. They should also be able to present the main issues of the philosophy of language in a clear light and to discuss the specific problems in applied ethics (e.g. abortion, euthanasia, human sexuality, war, sustainable development and the rights of future generations) philosophically. They should be familiar with the main problems raised by ancient philosophers (from the Presocratics to Augustine) and show a thorough knowledge of the selected texts, taking a critical stance where necessary.