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Enquiry-onlyPhilosophy and reasoning tuition, including PPE-style argument work
Argument analysis, precise writing and structured reasoning for philosophy papers and admissions-style thinking tasks.
- Who it is for
- A level and IB philosophy students, and applicants preparing for reasoning-heavy courses such as PPE.
- Levels
- A level, IB Diploma, pre-university reasoning, first-year undergraduate
- Format
- One-to-one online lessons, 60 minutes, with written work between sessions
What this actually does for you
- 01
Reconstruct an argument accurately before you attack it.
- 02
Write clear, economical prose that examiners and admissions readers can follow.
- 03
Handle objections and replies without losing the thread of your own view.
Availability, provider and price
- Provider
- Delivered by the Shaw Academics team
- Availability
- You can make a real availability enquiry. Specialist capacity for this service is limited, and we will confirm honestly at the consultation whether we can take the work.
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Price
- £60 — Indicative £60 per 60 minutes, or £570 for a ten-hour block. Fees are pending owner approval.
- Currency
- GBP. Any international exchange or transfer costs are yours and are explained before payment.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-09-12 (next review 2027-01-15)
No payment is taken on this site
There is no card checkout here. After a free consultation you receive a written scope and, if you choose to proceed, a hosted invoice or payment link with the exact total and terms.
See the fee schedule and the cancellation and refund terms.
Scope detail
- Exam boards
- Confirmed to your specification at the consultation
- Topics
- Argument analysis, ethics, epistemology, philosophy of mind, applied reasoning
- Lesson example
- Reconstruct an argument in premises, test one premise, then write the objection paragraph
- Assessed work
- Feedback on your own drafting only; authorship stays with you
What is included
- Written learning plan after the consultation
- 60-minute lessons with reading set in advance
- One marked essay or argument reconstruction per cycle
- Reading list matched to your paper
- Progress review every six lessons
What is not included
- Examination, test, application or university fees
- Writing, sitting or submitting assessed work on your behalf
- Guaranteed grades, scores, offers or employment
- Essays written or rewritten for you
How the work is staged
- 01Diagnostic: reconstruct one argument in writing
- 02Core texts and positions on your specification
- 03Objection and reply drills
- 04Essay planning and timed writing
- 05Revision of examiner or interviewer expectations
- Diagnostic
- One short argument reconstruction, discussed in the free consultation.
- Independent work
- Set reading plus one piece of writing between lessons.
- Marking and feedback allowance
- One marked essay per lesson cycle with written comments.
- Progress checks
- Written progress note every six lessons.
Evidence, honestly stated
A sample marked essay with feedback is available on request, labelled as a process example.
We are an independent education and progression service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by or acting on behalf of the universities, test providers or employers mentioned on this website. Names are used to identify students’ possible destinations and preparation needs.
Questions about philosophy and reasoning tuition
Is this useful for PPE applications?
Yes, for reasoning and writing. Admissions strategy is handled separately under University Admissions.
Do you cover ethics and epistemology?
Both, mapped to your specification.
Can you help with an EPQ or extended essay?
We can teach method and give feedback. You remain the author and must follow your school's rules.
I have never studied philosophy formally.
That is common. We start from argument structure rather than assuming prior reading.
How long are lessons?
60 minutes, with reading and writing set between them.
Who teaches this subject?
A subject specialist from the Shaw Academics team, matched to your syllabus and assessment criteria at the consultation.
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Discuss philosophy and reasoning tuition first
Twenty minutes, free, no payment details. We will tell you honestly whether this is the right course for you and whether we can take the work.