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Perception as a Source of Knowledge
January 3, 2026 ameliacarruthers Uncategorized

AQA Philosophy: Perception as a Source of Knowledge

If knowledge exists… where does it come from? You look. You hear. You touch. You know. Or do you?

January 2, 2026October 1, 2026 ameliacarruthers A Level, Philosophy

AQA Philosophy: Problems with Justified True Belief (and What Comes After)

What happens after Gettier cases and how philosophers have tried (and often failed) to fix the problem...

January 2, 2026September 30, 2026 ameliacarruthers A Level, Philosophy

AQA Philosophy A Level: What Is Knowledge, Actually?

Epistemology is the branch of philosophy concerned with knowledge: what it is, how we get it, and whether we have it at all.

June 30, 2024October 1, 2026 ameliacarruthers A Level, GCSE, General

Ancient Wisdom: Practical Study Tips Inspired by Greek and Roman Philosophy

Wisdom and quotes from ancient philosophy to inspire and motivate students through challenging times…

February 15, 2022March 24, 2023 ameliacarruthers Philosophy

OCR A Level Religious Studies: “Hell is an idea not a place” – sample essay

I've recently worked with some fantastic students on the OCR A Level Religious Studies course. Our discussions often revolve around...

Michel De Montaigne - was he really a sceptic?
November 18, 2019March 23, 2020 ameliacarruthers History, Philosophy

Michel De Montaigne: A modern sceptic? (Part Two)

This two-part blog series analyses the influence of Pyrrhonian Scepticism on Montaigne’s writings...

Michel De Montaigne
November 11, 2019March 23, 2020 ameliacarruthers History, Philosophy

Michel De Montaigne: A modern sceptic? (Part One)

Michel Eyquem de Montaigne, Lord of Montaigne (28 February 1533 – 13 September 1592) was one of the most significant philosophers...

Pablo Picasso, Guernica (1937)
October 20, 2019March 23, 2020 ameliacarruthers Art History, Philosophy

What is Hauntology? Art History at Halloween

As we approach officially the spookiest time of the year, I am putting a spotlight on one of my favourite terms in Art Theory – Hauntology...

How to get started on your GCSE revision
July 2, 2019 ameliacarruthers GCSE

How to start preparing for your GCSEs

It's never too early for getting started when it comes to exam preparation. But don't worry, help is at hand with these 5 top tips...

November 6, 2016May 31, 2018 ameliacarruthers birmingham arts

Short Circuit

Last weekend I was lucky enough to catch ‘Short Circuit’ on the very last day of the exhibition. Short Circuit is a reassessment of the archetypal touring show – currently based at Stryx’s studios at Grand Union, Birmingham.

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