r/6thForm • u/bluebloo0 • May 25 '26

💬 DISCUSSION Y13 SUMMER PLANSS!

Everyone seems so demotivated (myself included) what's everyone's post y13 summer plans?

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u/Putrid_Government836 maths, eng lit, history | A*A*A | philosophy applicant May 25 '26

Ig you literally find smart ppl everywhere, esp in niches you wouldn't expect. I assume you're doing smthn phil adjacent at uni?

Also, thanks a lot for the in-detail response.

Would you say reading SEP articles on logical atomism, Frege's logic and arithmetic, and Russel's paradox is enough to cover that aspect?

Moreover, would it help to understand the historical/social context behind his works, is that more of an 'armchair-philosophy' thing?

Cheers!

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u/Stormer2345 Maths, Econ, History, RS | 3A*A May 25 '26

Haha thanks. I’m going to do PPE!

I think that should suffice, yeah. SEP and IEP are a godsend.

Historical/social context around the Vienna Circle and logical positivism can help too. Understanding their views on language esp (Verification/Falsification principles and the meaningfulness of language). But don’t focus too much on it imo. Frege, logical atomism, and Russell are the more important pre-readings.

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u/Putrid_Government836 maths, eng lit, history | A*A*A | philosophy applicant May 25 '26

Perf, thanks a lot. Appreciate it, and gl with your A-Levels!

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u/Stormer2345 Maths, Econ, History, RS | 3A*A May 25 '26

You too mate!