Unit 11: Doing philosophy — exam skills

Topic 11.4: Analysing the unseen stimulus (Paper 1 §A technique) Questions

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Aimnova past-paper practice — 11.4.1
Stimulus — "The zoo's newest sign reads: 'Please do not tap the glass. Like you, they find it stressful to be watched all day.'" With explicit reference to the stimulus and your own knowledge, explore a philosophical issue related to what it is to be human.
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Aimnova past-paper practice — 11.4.1
Stimulus — Image described: a single set of footprints crosses fresh snow toward the horizon; halfway along, a second set joins from the side and the two continue together. With explicit reference to the stimulus and your own knowledge, explore a philosophical issue related to what it is to be human.
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