AS Philosophy Revision Guide for OCR: Religious Studies (Religious Studies A Level Revision)

This AS Philosophy Revision Guide for OCR covers the whole G571 A Level Religious Studies: Philosophy of Religion moddule on the OCR syllabus. Written by top teacher, Brian Poxon, it unravels the issues within the arguments for the existence of God, religious language, religious experience and the problem of evil.

All the key philosophers are explored and analysed with useful tables and comparisons. Key terms, and quotes from academics provide further revision material, which together with an outline of common confusions makes this an essential addition to the revision process.


Philosophers explored:

• Plato's Forms and the Analogy of the Cave


• Aristotle


• Kant's Moral Argument

Concepts explored:

• The Goodness of God


• Judaeo-Christian influences upon the Philosophy of Religion


• Arguments for the existence of God:
  
  
  • Traditional
  
  
  • Cosmological
  
  
  • Teleological (Design)
  
  


• Challenges to Religious Belief:
  
  
  • The Problem of Evil
  
  
  • Religion and science
  
  

Throughout the book, key terms are highlighted in bold to make it easier to remember each topic. Confusions to avoid are clearly labeled to help you avoid making simple mistakes. Each chapter provides quotes for you to learn and use in your essays.
This book provides invaluable advice with its Exam Rescue Remedy and Bibliography chapters available at the end of the book.

You can also extend your learning with individual study guides to dig deeper into core concepts or by scanning each chapter with your mobile to get additional online help. PushMe Press offers a full range of supporting materials from interactive revision cards to complete study packs.

This lightweight revision guide fits neatly into a student bag and its easy to read design keeps any student interested with just the right level of information.