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Philosophy and Religion Electronic Library

We are very grateful to the librarians for putting together this excellent collection of resources; please click on the image to access the PR E-Library. Some resources require College network access.

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Some Suggested Books, by Course

To read beyond what we cover in class and for prep would be highly beneficial and enjoyable for all. Do take the time to look at the suggested titles below and seek advice from your teachers as to which books might be appropriate for you. It may be that there are some books you want to buy and add to your personal collection, or instead look for these titles in the library.

Third Form MYP Philosophy and Religion

There are many excellent books relating to the Third Form course. Below are some which you may find interesting:

Good and Evil

If this is a Man/The Truce - Primo Levi - http://www.amazon.co.uk/This-Man-Truce-Primo-Levi/dp/0349100136/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1231780681&sr=1-1

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The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas - John Boyne  http://www.amazon.co.uk/Boy-Striped-Pyjamas-Definitions/dp/0099487829/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1231780610&sr=8-3

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War and Peace

War Stories - Jeremy Bowen - http://www.amazon.co.uk/War-Stories-Jeremy-Bowen/dp/0743449681/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1231780840&sr=1-2

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Palestine: Peace not Apartheid - (Former US) President Jimmy Carter - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Palestine-Peace-Apartheid-Jimmy-Carter/dp/1847391540/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1231781146&sr=1-1

AS/A2/IB Level

There is of course a wealth of reading which you can do while studying Philosophy of Religion and Ethics, but those listed below may well be of interest:

The Existence of God - Richard Swinburne -

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Existence-God-Richard-Swinburne/dp/0199271682/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1227803004&sr=8-3

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The God Delusion - Richard Dawkins -

http://www.amazon.co.uk/God-Delusion-Richard-Dawkins/dp/055277331X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1227803215&sr=1-1

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Language, Truth and Logic - AJ Ayer -

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Language-Truth-Penguin-Modern-Classics/dp/0141186046/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1227803191&sr=1-1

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The Problems of Philosophy - Russell -

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Problems-Philosophy-OPUS-Bertrand-Russell/dp/0192854232/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1228152906&sr=8-2

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Being Good - Simon Blackburn -

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Being-Good-Short-Introduction-Ethics/dp/0192853775/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1227803264&sr=1-1

Elements of Moral Philosophy - James Rachels (Get a second hand one)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h__1_22?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=the+elements+of+moral+philosophy+james+rachels&sprefix=The+Elements+of+Moral+

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How are we to Live: Ethics in an age of self interest - Peter Singer

http://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Are-We-Live-Self-interest/dp/0192892959/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1228152969&sr=1-1

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Email gjw@wellingtoncollege.org.uk if you discover a fine read yourself.

Do ask any members of the Deparment for other suggestions.