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Sophie Brett's Shop: GCSE AND ALEVEL REVISION ESSAYS

I am currently studying Theology and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Exeter.

I am currently studying Theology and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Exeter.
'There must be a reason to account for the existence of the universe.' Discuss. [40]
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'There must be a reason to account for the existence of the universe.' Discuss. [40]

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This is an A-Level essay looking at the cosmological argument, arguing that there is a reason to account for the universe, achieving A-A* Including discussions from: Leibiniz and his principal of sufficient reason Russel, arguing that the universe does have reason for existence. Aquinas’ first and second way Swinburne argues that the universe does not have to be perfect to be caused by God. Hume arguing that the universe is hardly perfect, if the universe is perfect then it may be logical to assume that it has a perfect creator. Craig and “its existence requires a cause”.
Critically compare Plato’s reliance on reason with Aristotle’s empirical method [40 marks]
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Critically compare Plato’s reliance on reason with Aristotle’s empirical method [40 marks]

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This essay argues that Aristotle’s empirical method is more plausible, over Plato’s reliance on reason. The essay looks at Plato’s allegory of the cave, and explains the failures within his argument, particularly the idea that the world of the forms is unrealistic, due to the interpretations with innatism. Contrasting the essay looks at how Aristotle’s argument offers a useful way of thinking about the chain of causes and effects that lie behind the existence of something. Drawing on examples from Dawkins and Russel to support this! Achieving A-A*.
To what extent does Plato’s allegory of the cave present convincing ideas?
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To what extent does Plato’s allegory of the cave present convincing ideas?

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This is an A-Level essay, discussing Plato’s cave allegory, arguing that his ideals were unrealistic. This essay looks at the various interpretations of the allegory, and how they link with Plato’s theories, including the Form of the Good, World of the Forms, and how the analogy also demonstrates the injustices of Socrates’ death. This achieves between an A-A* level.
History 12 markers; Medicine
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History 12 markers; Medicine

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This document answers the following 12 mark questions Grade 7+ Explain why there were few changes in medical knowledge during the period c1250-c1500. Explain why some changes in medical knowledge took place in the period c1500-c1700. Explain why there was little change in methods of treating and preventing disease during the period 1500-1700. Explain why there was rapid progress in approaches to preventing illness in Britain during the period c1750-c1900.
Churchill Revision
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Churchill Revision

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This document answers: *Churchill was excluded from the National Government in 1931 because of his views on India. *Churchill’s actions during the abdication crisis were the main cause of his political isolation in the 1930s. *Churchill’s campaign for rearmament was the main reason he was excluded from government in the 1930. *Churchill held extreme views during the 1930s *Churchill was proposing unrealistic policies with regards to gaining international support against Hitler in the 1930s. *Churchill became PM because he was best man for the job. *Churchill only became PM because of doubts about Chamberlains leadership *Churchill maintained his stance of unquestioned defiance throughout 1940 *Churchill’s speeches had a positive effect on morale in Britain *Churchill was an effective military leader *Churchill worked well with his generals *Churchill was a great war time leader *Churchill showed good judgement ordering the bombing of Germany *Churchill’s influence in the Big Three had diminished by 1944 *Churchill could still act independently in his direction of the war by 1944. Churchill’s mistakes were to blame for Labour’s election victory in 1945. Churchill skilfully handled his relationship with Stalin. Churchill maintained a special relationship with Roosevelt throughout the war Churchill’s lack of understanding for De Gaulle let to conflict between the two. Churchill’s main concern for post-war Europe was to prevent the spread of Communism. With arguments for and against, a perfect way to revise the content for source comparative essay at A-LEVEL.