Unit outline:
Course title: Philosophy
Level: Higher (2 x Units)
Course description
Philosophy: Arguments in Action - In this unit you will:
- learn to think philosophically
- learn basic philosophical skills which you can apply to analyse and evaluate a range of everyday philosophical arguments
Philosophy: Moral Philosophy - In this unit you will:
- examine specific issues in moral philosophy
- explore different moral theories and philosophers to help explain different moral positions in relation to real-life situations
- explore how different theories can be applied to moral issues
- develop your own opinions about the theories explored and support these with reasons.
How will I be assessed?
All units are assessed by your teacher as 'pass' or 'fail'. Your work will be assessed on an ongoing basis throughout the course.
With philosophy you can go on to pursue diverse and rewarding careers, for example:
- law
- finance and consulting
- business and internet start-ups
- medicine
- journalism
- the arts
- non-profit work
- education
- academia
The question to ask yourself is not, “What can I do with philosophy?” but rather, “What can’t I do with it?”