Welcome to
the Philosophy Department!
“The unexamined life is not worth living.” – Socrates
Philosophy is the academic method of subjecting the world to rigorous scrutiny. In lessons, students do not just gain knowledge, but explore the most difficult and important questions in life. Philosophy complements humanities subjects, the arts and sciences and teaches valuable skills for study at university level. Ms Kelly Meuleman, Head of Religion, Philosophy and EthicsFacts and figures
Walking in the footsteps of philosophers of the past – on our trip to Greece we visit Plato's Academy and Aristotle's Lyceum
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students currently studying Philosophy at A-level
Hypatia was the most famous female scholar of antiquity – students find out more about her and other great philosophers in Philosophy Society