CSF transition/summer work: A-level Philosophy by Comberton Sixth Form https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/mltsnmfg6rwnh5fj This Padlet is designed to prepare learners for studying A-level Philosophy. It has various activities which need to all be completed prior to the start of your course in September. en-us 2024-04-17 09:06:13 UTC 2024-07-03 12:57:35 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/741046772/36622947bbdad55e1ab9050d72381a48/Philosophy.jpg Finding your way to the 'Super-curricular' information via our CSF website dclarke28 https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/mltsnmfg6rwnh5fj/wish/2958290359 Our Philosophy padlet is updated with a variety of material for to access to extend your thinking. Enjoy!

]]> 2024-04-17 09:06:13 UTC https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/mltsnmfg6rwnh5fj/wish/2958290359 Equipment required dclarke28 https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/mltsnmfg6rwnh5fj/wish/2958290361 You will need an A4 file to store your notes, along with lined paper and stationery that includes the following: pens and pencils, highlighter pens, ruler, glue stick, dividers.

]]> 2024-04-17 09:06:13 UTC https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/mltsnmfg6rwnh5fj/wish/2958290361 Independent Study Guide dclarke28 https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/mltsnmfg6rwnh5fj/wish/2958290364 2024-04-17 09:06:13 UTC https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/mltsnmfg6rwnh5fj/wish/2958290364 Key Information dclarke28 https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/mltsnmfg6rwnh5fj/wish/2958290365 2024-04-17 09:06:13 UTC https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/mltsnmfg6rwnh5fj/wish/2958290365 Revision Guides dclarke28 https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/mltsnmfg6rwnh5fj/wish/2958290368 This revision guide offers a helpful summary of key topics studied in Year 1 of the course (Paper 1).

]]> 2024-04-17 09:06:13 UTC https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/mltsnmfg6rwnh5fj/wish/2958290368 Course Textbook dclarke28 https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/mltsnmfg6rwnh5fj/wish/2958290370 This textbook is helpful for studying Year 1 of the course.

]]> 2024-04-17 09:06:13 UTC https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/mltsnmfg6rwnh5fj/wish/2958290370 Preparation Task hpowell39 https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/mltsnmfg6rwnh5fj/wish/2976949763 Welcome to Philosophy at Comberton Sixth Form.


To prepare for the course, we strongly recommend that you keep up to date with current philosophical and ethical issues, debates, and events around the world. We suggest that you read a broadsheet newspaper or relevant online publications on a regular basis and look out for philosophical and ethical discussion programmes (try “The Moral Maze” on Radio 4).


Some of you might have studied some philosophy of religion or moral philosophy at GCSE, but for many of you this well be a completely new subject. To begin to prepare for the course, please complete the task below.


]]> 2024-05-01 19:48:38 UTC https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/mltsnmfg6rwnh5fj/wish/2976949763 Further listening hpowell39 https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/mltsnmfg6rwnh5fj/wish/2976982554 Crash Course in Philosophy on YouTube is a good way of dipping into some philosophy topics. Have a browse and a listen!

]]> 2024-05-01 20:43:16 UTC https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/mltsnmfg6rwnh5fj/wish/2976982554 Further Reading hpowell39 https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/mltsnmfg6rwnh5fj/wish/2976986904 Nigel Warburton's Philosophy the Basics is a great overview of lots of key philosophical ideas

]]> 2024-05-01 20:51:04 UTC https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/mltsnmfg6rwnh5fj/wish/2976986904 Task 1 - Moral Philosophy: Would you lie? hpowell39 https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/mltsnmfg6rwnh5fj/wish/2976992935 Listen to this very short TED Talk - Would you lie?

Write your own response to the question, 'Would you lie?'

Try to consider a range of views and explain which you hold to be the most valid and why. You might to do some further research into Immanuel Kant and/or JS Mill (who are referenced in the TED talk) to support your ideas.


]]> 2024-05-01 21:00:59 UTC https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/mltsnmfg6rwnh5fj/wish/2976992935 Curriculum Overview hpowell39 https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/mltsnmfg6rwnh5fj/wish/2977876724 2024-05-02 10:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/mltsnmfg6rwnh5fj/wish/2977876724 Task 2: Introduction to Philosophical Reasoning - Deductive Reasoning hpowell39 https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/mltsnmfg6rwnh5fj/wish/2978191829 Watch this short video (less than 10mins) introducing philosophical arguing and deductive reasoning. Make some brief notes to explain what deductive reasoning is and what the strengths and weaknesses of this type of reasoning might be.

]]> 2024-05-02 14:59:39 UTC https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/mltsnmfg6rwnh5fj/wish/2978191829 Task 3: Introduction to Philosophical Reasoning - Inductive and Abductive Reasoning hpowell39 https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/mltsnmfg6rwnh5fj/wish/2978202476 Watch this short video (less than 10mins) introducing inductive and abductive reasoning, counter-arguments and Socratic method. Make some brief notes to explain what inductive and abductive reasoning are and what the strengths and weaknesses of this type of reasoning might be.

]]> 2024-05-02 15:07:59 UTC https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/mltsnmfg6rwnh5fj/wish/2978202476 (Additional video to support Tasks 2 and 3) hpowell39 https://padlet.com/combertonsf_super_curricular/mltsnmfg6rwnh5fj/wish/2978206678 (An additional short video you might find helpful with tasks 2 and 3)

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