Higher Philosophy

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parentforumscot For course information, specimen question papers and past paper guidance visit: Higher Philosophy: www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47900.html Curriculum for Excellence Key Terms and Features Factfile Education Scotland: https://education.gov.scot/nationalqualifications Further Information for Parents and Learners Information on assessment, skills, progression, revision resources and summaries of National Qualifications www.parentforumscotland.org HIGHERS IN A NUTSHELL The National Parent Forum of Scotland Higher Summary Philosophy HEALTH & WELLBEING OCT 2018 HIGHER Content The course has three areas of study: • Arguments in action • Knowledge and doubt • Moral philosophy Skills Learners will be able to: • develop knowledge and understanding of some key philosophical concepts and questions concerning arguments in action, moral philosophy and epistemology • think critically and develop analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to philosophy • engage with abstract ideas • develop and express reasoned arguments and conclusions • analyse, evaluate and express a coherent line of argument, by investigating a philosophical question Opportunities for Learners Learners will be able to: • analyse and evaluate arguments • analyse and evaluate theories of knowledge including rationalism and empiricism • analyse and evaluate moral theories Assessment • The course will be assessed through two question papers (exams), which will be marked by SQA and graded A to D. • The question papers give candidates an opportunity to demonstrate skills including analysing and evaluating arguments, theories of knowledge and moral theories. Question Paper 1 Section 1 Section 2

Knowledge and doubt Learners write an essay on Descartes or Hume. There is no choice of question. Moral philosophy Learners write an essay in which they apply a moral theory to a given situation, or respond to a quotation. They can choose between two questions. 60 marks / 2 hours 15 minutes 30 marks 30 marks Question Paper 2 Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Arguments in action Knowledge and doubt Moral philosophy 50 marks / 1 hour 45 minutes 30 marks 10 marks 10 marks Specimen Paperwww.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/findpastpaper.htm Progression Higher courses can stand alone or follow on from National 5 qualifications and may lead to Advanced Highers, the Scottish Baccalaureate and a range of qualifications within Further and Higher Education.