Philosophy for A2: Unit 4

<p><em>Philosophy for A2: Unit 4</em> 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:</p><ul> <li>Hume's <em>An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding</em> </li> <li>Plato's <em>The</em> <em>Republic </em> </li> <li>Mill's <em>On Liberty</em> </li> <li>Descartes' <em>Meditations </em> </li> <li>Nietzsche's <em>Beyond Good and Evil</em>.</li> </ul><p>All chapters are helpfully subdivided into short digestible passages, and include: </p><ul> <li>quiz questions to test core knowledge </li> <li>discussion questions to deepen understanding </li> <li>'going further' sections for advanced study </li> <li>text boxes highlighting key definitions and arguments </li> <li>cross-references to help students make connections. </li> </ul><p>In addition, a chapter on exam preparation contains a wealth of helpful hints and tips on revision and exam techniques. </p><p>Written by an experienced philosopher and A Level consultant, <em>Philosophy for A2: Unit 4</em> is an essential companion for all students of A2 Level philosophy.</p> Introduction Ch. 1 Hume’s An Enquiry concerning Human Understanding I. Empiricism II. Cause and effect III. Free will Ch. 2 Plato’s The Republic I. Appearance and reality II. Knowledge and Virtue III. Political rule Ch. 3 Mill’s On Liberty I. Democracy II. Freedom of the individual (I) III. Freedom of the individual (II) and Individual development IV. Applications Ch. 4 Descartes’ Meditations I. Certainty II. Mind and body III. God Ch. 5 Nietzsche’s Beyond Good and Evil I. Scope of philosophy II. Nature of morality III. Religious belief Ch. 6 Preparing for the exam Glossary