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Do I need to read lots of philosophy books before my Oxford interview?

In short, no. The Oxford philosophy course is designed so that you don't need lots of prior knowledge about different philosophers or the field in general - if you didn't take Philosophy and Ethics at A-leve...
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What would be the best way to prepare for section two of the TSA?

The second section of the TSA can seem daunting due to its essay-based format. The important thing to remember is that this is a thinking skills assessment first and foremost. In my experience, having done t...
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Which is more important: the survival of an animal species as a whole or the welfare of individual animals? (similar to section 2, 2016 paper)

For the TSA essay section, there are no right or wrong answers, with the focus being more on how you make and argue your point. This is similar to an Oxford-style essay; you and your tutorial partner may arg...
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Simon is three times older than Cheryl. In five years, the sum of their ages will be 74. How old is Simon?

Currently Simon (S), is 3 times older than Cheryl (C), therefore:S = 3CAnd including the other information a simultaneous equation can be constructed, making sure to note that both will have aged by 5 years ...
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Answered by Luke H. • TSA Oxford tutor
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How do I prepare for the TSA multiple choice questions?

The best way to prepare for the first multiple choice question section of the TSA is by doing past paper questions timed. The time pressure is the hardest part of the paper - you will have less than two minu...
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Answered by Alice S. • TSA Oxford tutor
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