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Direct realism: AQA A‑Level Philosophy questions

Every AQA A-Level Philosophy exam question on 3.1.2.1 Direct realism, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q02

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    5 marks3.1.2.1 Direct realism
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 02: How does the argument from perceptual variation present an issue for direct realism? [5 marks]

  2. Q01

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    3 marks3.1.2.1 Direct realism3.1.2.2 Indirect realism
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 01: What is the difference between direct realism and indirect realism? [3 marks]

  3. Q03

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    5 marks3.1.2.1 Direct realism
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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 03: Explain how the argument from hallucination presents an issue for direct realism. [5 marks]

  4. Q05

    November 2020 · Paper 1

    25 marks3.1.2.1 Direct realism
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    November 2020 Paper 1, question 05: How convincing is direct realism? [25 marks]
All 4 questions on Direct realism, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q02 (5 marks): How does the argument from perceptual variation present an issue for direct realism? [5 marks]
  2. June 2023, Paper 1, Q01 (3 marks): What is the difference between direct realism and indirect realism? [3 marks]
  3. June 2022, Paper 1, Q03 (5 marks): Explain how the argument from hallucination presents an issue for direct realism. [5 marks]
  4. November 2020, Paper 1, Q05 (25 marks): How convincing is direct realism? [25 marks]

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