Philosophy
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Course Overview
Qualification: A Level Courses
Philosophy breaks down the assumptions that we make about the world we live in and subjects them to close and careful scrutiny. We claim to know things, but what does it mean to have knowledge? Can we know things without sufficient evidence, and what might count as evidence? What does it mean to say that something is good and can we ever get close to a proper guide to moral thinking? What does it mean to say that you have a mind? Can a computer be conscious? These questions and more are considered in detail. We look at the various arguments that have been proposed as answers to them and attempt to offer some sort of evaluation.
- One of two main modes of teaching is discussion and engaging with the questions being raised, which involves reading and researching schools of thought and a lot of debate.
- A second main mode of teaching is writing. In order to do well, as philosophers and learners, we must be able to articulate these arguments and learn how to deploy them effectively.
- Debate is a key element of this course, but it is important to stress that while there are competing schools of thought and we will not present any of these schools as ‘right’, it is essential that we are prepared to examine these approaches with vigour and precision. As such this is a demanding and challenging course and should not be considered as an extension of your own opinions.
Solihull Sixth Form College is a popular choice for A level Philosophy for young people in Solihull and Birmingham.
This information is correct for entry in September 2025.
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