Paper 1 — Philosophy of Religion

2 subject areas · 3 essays

Model answers organised by subject area, each annotated with mark-scheme commentary to show how AO1 and AO2 band targets are met.

Ancient Philosophical Influences

Plato's Analogy of the Cave

Plato's Analogy of the Cave

"Discuss critically the philosophical views presented by Plato in his Analogy of the Cave."

Aristotle on Sense Experience

Aristotle on Sense Experience

"'Aristotle is wrong to think worthwhile knowledge can be gained through sense experience.' Discuss."

Soul, Mind and Body

Plato: Soul Distinct from Body

Plato: Soul Distinct from Body

"How convincing is Plato's view that the soul is distinct from the body?"