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Taylor & Francis Ltd Philosophy For A2 Unit 4 2009 Edition by Michael Lacewing
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. IntroductionCh. 1 Hume's An Enquiry concerning Human UnderstandingI. EmpiricismII. Cause and effectIII. Free willCh. 2 Plato's The RepublicI. Appearance and realityII. Knowledge and VirtueIII. Political ruleCh. 3 Mill's On LibertyI. DemocracyII. Freedom of the individual (I)III. Freedom of the individual (II) and Individual developmentIV. ApplicationsCh. 4 Descartes' MeditationsI. CertaintyII. Mind and bodyIII. GodCh. 5 Nietzsche's Beyond Good and EvilI. Scope of philosophyII. Nature of moralityIII. Religious beliefCh. 6 Preparing for the examGlossary