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What kind of person do I need to be?
Do you like spotting flaws in arguments and false
assumptions? Do you enjoy debating and conversation
on the deeper issues of life? Can you express original
and independent thought on a matter? Can you be
self-critical of your own opinions? If you can answer
yes to some of these questions, then studying this
subject may well be wor th considering.
Philosophy
What skills will I learn?
Explore some fundamental concepts including truth,
knowledge, identity, freewill and morality with this
subject. You will research and discuss philosophical
writers, learn to argue and counter argue and develop
your own persuasive style both in writing and debate.
You will form your own independent ideas and learn
to handle difficult concepts. Studying this subject
will require you to be organised in managing your
time and priorities with the work that will be
assigned to you.
How do I get there?
A good grasp of the English language is essential to
this subject. The sciences and humanities can be a
good foundation for the subject including Latin, classics
and religious studies. You can pursue this course at GCSE
or A level and continue to study it at degree level. The
subject can be combined at degree with politics,
economics, maths or another subject. Philosophy graduates
have sor t after skills that can lead to work in areas such
as law, accountancy, journalism, the Civil Service or
business management depending on your interests.