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I have always been fascinated by the world around me and the nature of reality, I thoroughly enjoy philosophy and my love for it sparked when I began studying it at AS level, Philosophy, for me, is the basis of our lives, it stimulates the mind and encourages one to question all that is around us. Many people are frustrated by the way in which philosophy cannot provide a definite answer, however this to me is captivating in itself. When I was introduced to psychological approaches to philosophy it furthered my interest and I thought that the two complemented each other which urged me to want to study both areas at degree level.
I consider myself to be someone who works with determination and tries to reach their maximum potential. I always remain focused and strive always to further improve upon my achievements. I see myself as a studious and conscientious student with high standards and a diligent attitude and …show more content…

Studying maths has allowed me to reason and work with highly abstract concepts. It has allowed be to process and interpret given information and allowed me to manipulate intricate ideas along with allowing me the skill of perseverance. I think that chemistry has helped with my application of knowledge and helped me to apply a logical thought process. I believe that this background in science and maths will greatly aid me in the study of both philosophy and psychology. Finally, studying English literature at AS has helped me with my communication and analytical abilities, as well as my essay skills and my ability top pick relevant information from large pieces of text and put them into

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