CGC Oakgrove Ebook 3.0

Philosophy

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. 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.

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.