Oxford Summer College is a two week university preparation course held in the heart of Oxford. We offer a very popular introductory course in philosophy on our programme. Oxford and Cambridge have been home to some of history%E2%80%99s greatest thinkers including John Locke, Bertrand Russell and Jeremy Bentham. Philosophy is the study of the nature of knowledge. Through considering fundamental questions students develop the ability to construct and analyse arguments and to think logically and rationally. These skills are invaluable for any degree at any university.This course will provide an introduction to the study of philosophy at undergraduate level, and students will explore a broad range of topics including ethics, aesthetics and the theory of knowledge.Topics will include:o%09Utilitarianismo%09Categorical Imperativeo%09Miracleso%09The problem of evilo%09Morality and religiono%09The Teleological argument

Course leader
Expert Oxbridge-educated tutors

Target group
Students aged 16 - 19 who are considering a degree in Philosophy or a related field at a leafing university.

Course aim
The course aims to introduce students the the topics that will be covered early in a Philosophy undergraduate course. It will help students to develop the necessary skills of discussion and to form concise and coherent arguments.

Fee info
GBP 3995: The course fee covers all tuition, accommodation and meals in Pembroke College. It also covers all activities, excursions included in the course and airport transfers between Oxford and London. Flights to and from London are not included.

Oxford Summer College
Address: Summer Programme, Belsyre Court 57 Woodstock road
Postal code: OX2 6HJ
City: Oxford
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.oxfordsummercollege.ac
E-mail: info@oxfordsummercollege.ac
Phone: +44 (0)1865 807 140