
- 282 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Philosophy for A2: Unit 4 is 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 The Republic
- 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 4 is an essential companion for all students of A2 Level philosophy.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Half Title page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1 Hume an Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding: Sections II–VIII and X
- 2 Plato The Republic: Book I 336b to 367e, Book V 474c to Book VII 521b
- 3 Mill On Liberty
- 4 Descartes Meditations: I–III, V and VI
- 5 Nietzsche Beyond Good and Evil: Sections I–III, V, VI (209–13) and IX (257–70)
- 6 Preparing for the Exam
- Glossary
- Index
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