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The best kind of essay answer directly responds to the question. This may seem obvious, however it is something most students miss and is essential to getting the best marks.

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Often it can be difficult to break down the arguments given in textbooks for different philosophical and ethical theories. In the exam you'll have to demonstrate your understanding of these theories and a...

According to Anselm, God can be defined as 'that than which nothing greater can be conceived'. Everybody possesses such an idea in the mind a priori, an idea of the greatest conceivable being. However, An...

John Stuart Mill - Background Connection to Bentham Utilitarianism Harm Principle Individual Sovereignty Higher and Lower Pleasures

The first thing that you need to do is check that you are answering the question! This means writing an answer that directly refers to the words of the question. Its this that makes the difference between...