Philosophy for A2 Unit 4 Philosophical Problems, 2008 AQA Syllabus [Paperback]

Philosophy for A2: Unit 4is the definitive textbook for students of the current AQA Advanced Level syllabus for philosophy. Structured very closely around the AQA specifications for Unit 4: Philosophical Problems, Michael Lacewing helps students to engage with and understand the arguments of the five key texts:

• Hume's An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding
• Plato's TheRepublic
• Mill's On Liberty
• Descartes' Meditations
• Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil.

All chapters are helpfully subdivided into short digestible passages, and include:

• quiz questions to test core knowledge
• discussion questions to deepen understanding
• 'going further' sections for advanced study
• text boxes highlighting key definitions and arguments
• cross-references to help students make connections.

In addition, a chapter on exam preparation contains a wealth of helpful hints and tips on revision and exam techniques.

Written by an experienced philosopher and A Level consultant, Philosophy for A2: Unit 4is an essential companion for all students of A2 Level philosophy.

Introduction

Ch. 1 Humes An Enquiry concerning Human Understanding

I. Empiricism

II. Cause and effect

III. Free will

 

Ch. 2 Platos The Republic

I. Appearance and reality

II. Knowledge and Virtue

III. Political rule

 

Ch. 3 Mills On Liberty

I. Democracy

II. Freedom of the individual (I)

III. Freedom of the individual (II) and Individual development

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