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Give your child the edge in Scottish Highers Philosophy

Philosophy is a notoriously challenging Higher, requiring students to move beyond basic facts into deep, abstract reasoning. If your child is feeling stuck on complex theories or struggling to structure their logic, it can be incredibly difficult for you to provide the right guidance if you aren't a philosopher yourself.
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£54/hr
5.0
Mustafa M
Effective Philosophy Futor & Politics PhD Candidate
I help ambitious students — from GCSE through to PhD — earn top grades by training their writing and study habits into a reliable system, rather than patching one essay or exam at a time.About meI'm a PhD candidate at the University of Aberdeen, researching radicalisation and counter-terrorism.- MA in Politics and International Relations — First-Class, Valedictorian, awarded the Frank Bealey Prize for highest honours grades in cohort - LLM in International Law, Security and Strategic Studies — Commendation - Manuscript currently under peer review at *Terrorism and Political Violence* (Q1, Taylor ...
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£62/hr
5.0
Augustus D
Accepting new Easter revision students for Philosophy
*Taking on new students for Easter holidays revision period - 13+ Common Entrance, GCSE/IGCSE, and A Levels*• 7+ years' experience private tutoring• Tutoring full time, with flexible daytime availability ​ ​• Trained at prestigious education group, Pembroke Tutors ​ • Studied Theology and Philosophy BA at Durham University ​​​​​ • Knowledge of current UK exam specifications and scholarship pathways• Enhanced DBS checkedHaving been trained at a renowned tutoring agency in central London, I am well equipped to aid your child in getting into the schools they aim for and building their confidence i...
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£59/hr
5.0
Amirhossein S
Experienced, Professional, Qualified, & Top Philosophy Tutor
Current PhD Student at University of Strathclyde Empower Your Learning Journey – For Students of All AgesWith over 15 years of experience in Machine Learning, Data Science, Physics, Maths, Science, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Accounting, and Computer Software subjects, and currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Strathclyde, I specialise in transforming complex topics into engaging, enjoyable learning experiences. Whether you’re a parent seeking the best support for your child or an adult learner aiming to advance your professional skills, I'm committed to helping you achieve your goa...
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£31/hr
5.0
Morgan Z
Enthusiastic Philosophy tutor
Hi! My name is Morgan, and I'm currently an undergraduate student of philosophy.My lessons are greatly focused on flexibility and individual needs. I emphasise a solid grasp of the fundamentals, without which learning can be a stressful and confusing experience, in order to make learning a process which can be enjoyable and engaging. Nonetheless, I make sure to cover in great detail whatever the individual is particularly interested, which helps to maintain this engagement which I believe is crucial for learning. There will always also be time to focus on whatever the individual is struggling with....
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£40/hr
5.0
Saul E
Passionate, curious and experienced Philosophy tutor
The Saul Parable: I am a current undergraduate student on medical leave and studied Theoretical Physics. My areas of expertise are mostly that of maths, physics and philosophy, with active interests within the realms of neuroscience and computer science. Our lessons will be focused on developing your knowledge of the subject from the fundamentals, whether it be to grasp a concept or examination ability under a time constraint. What is most important about studying is practice, which is exactly what we will work on together. We will have an introduction together, chat about what makes us both interested...
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£70/hr
5.0
Georgina M
Expert Philosophy tutor
I recently received a first in my BA in Physics & Philosophy from Oxford. I've loved physics since the start and was fascinated by how it enables us to understand the intricacies of the universe that other people can take for granted. During our first session, I like to go through your course syllabus to work out what you’ve learnt so far, your confidence levels with those topics, and what’s still to come. Then, we’ll usually do some example questions together from a section you feel relatively confident in so I can understand your level and tailor sessions to best utilise your skills. Once we’ve...
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