A Level Philosophy

Knowledge of the External World

Outline and illustrate differences between sense data and physical objects. (15 marks)

'The existence of the external world is a reasonable hypothesis.' Consider what can be said about this point of view, taking into account both sides. (30 marks)

Tolerance

Explain and illustrate two reasons why tolerance should not necessarily exclude being offensive. (15 marks)

Discuss the theory that society should be tolerant because the benefits of being tolerant outweigh the costs. (30 marks)

The Value of Art

Explain and illustrate two criticisms of the claim that something cannot be considered to be art unless it is emotionally moving. (15 marks)

How convincing is the theory that 'Because art is informative, we value it'? (30 marks)

God and the World

Explain and illustrate two ways in which a world without pain and suffering could be worse than a world with pain and suffering. (15 marks)

Assess 'God designed the world' as a hypothesis. (30 marks)

Free Will and Determinism

Contrast determinism with fatalism, illustrating your answer with examples. (15 marks)

Discuss the claim that 'We make the choices we do because of our nature'. (30 marks)