MATSEC IM Philosophy case studies
MATSEC IM Philosophy · Put your knowledge to work in context.
MATSEC IM Philosophy is an Intermediate Level (IM) subject offered under the MATSEC Examinations Board, which is part of L-Università ta' Malta and is listed on the University's own site as the body responsible for syllabi, past papers and marking schemes. Candidates typically take IM subjects alongside their advanced-level choices to broaden their portfolio, and Philosophy suits students who want to reason carefully about arguments, ethics, knowledge and reality rather than memorise a body of facts. The syllabus content covers classic areas of philosophy, and the exam is delivered in the language of instruction, so you should expect to write structured, argued prose in English. Because the Board publishes its own syllabi, regulations, past papers and marking schemes and exemplars, the most reliable preparation route is to download the current syllabus for your session, work through past papers under timed conditions, and compare your answers against the published marking schemes. The MATSEC IM Philosophy case studies are 5 cases and about 2,570 words.
1The Last Ventilator
A small island hospital has exactly one intensive-care ventilator available for the next twelve hours. Three patients need it.
650 words, about 3 min2The Herbal Cure Thread
Maria is a first-year college student with no scientific training. She sees a viral social-media post claiming that a herbal tea 'cures type 2 diabetes in three weeks'.
441 words, about 2 min3Eos Says It Feels
A technology company releases a chatbot called Eos. In controlled trials, 40% of users say Eos seems to have feelings.
464 words, about 2 min4The Theft at the Arcade
Denzel is a 15-year-old student who is caught taking €45 from the till of a local arcade. He says his friends pressured him and that he panicked.
432 words, about 2 min5Car-Free Sundays in the Historic Centre
A local council is debating whether to ban private cars from its historic centre on Sundays between 9 a.m. The centre has 180 residents, 70 small businesses, and a high concentration of elderly people.
583 words, about 3 min