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Philosophy for AS and A Level

Epistemology and Moral Philosophy

Michael Lacewing author Michael Lacewing editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:15th Aug '17

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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.

'Michael Lacewing writes in an engaging way and really brings the A-Level philosophy syllabus to life; he focuses not only on the content but on the philosophical method itself. An essential read for any A-Level philosophy student'.

Cressida Tweed, teacher of philosophy at Woodhouse College and Lead philosophy tutor at the National Extension college, UK.

ISBN: 9781138436671

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 962g

478 pages