Philosophy for AS and A Level: Epistemology and Moral Philosophy

By Michael Lacewing

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138690392
• ISBN13: 9781138690394
• Release Date: June 2017
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 458 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.8" x 9.7"
• Age Range: 17 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 12 to Postsecondary