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Key Facts: Hesse Abitur Philosophy GK Exam
255 min
Bearbeitungszeit for Grundkurs written exams, including Auswahlzeit (§25 Abs. 2 OAVO)
LA26 Abiturerlass, section II
1 of 3
Auswahlmodus — candidate chooses one Vorschlag; proposals may include alternative Arbeitsanweisungen
LA26 Abiturerlass, Philosophie section 18.3
EPA 16.11.2006
Task type: philosophische Problemreflexion on given material, possibly with Gestaltungsanteilen
LA26 Abiturerlass, Philosophie section 18.2
15.04.–08.05.2026
Written Landesabitur 2026 window; Nachprüfungen 19.05.–03.06.2026
LA26 Abiturerlass, section II
9 Themenfelder
Binding LA26 Philosophie Schwerpunkte (Q1.1, Q1.2, Q1.4, Q2.1, Q2.2, Q2.4, Q3.1, Q3.2, Q3.5)
LA26 Abiturerlass, Philosophie section 18.4
2 Hilfsmittel
German spelling dictionary + list of subject-specific operators (section 18.5)
LA26 Abiturerlass, Philosophie section 18.5
Free 100-question English MCQ study bank for Hesse Landesabitur Philosophie Grundkurs. Official exam: German constructed-response philosophische Problemreflexion (EPA Philosophie 16.11.2006; 1 of 3 proposals), 255 min incl. selection time, aids = German spelling dictionary + operators, Notenpunkte 0–15. Written window 15.04.–08.05.2026. Not an official format or language simulation; no fee for regular school candidates.
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1Per the LA26 Abiturerlass, what is the Bearbeitungszeit for Philosophie Grundkurs?
2According to LA26 Philosophie section 18.2, what is the official Aufgabenart?
3How does Auswahlmodus work in the Hesse Philosophie written Abitur?
4Which Hilfsmittel does LA26 Philosophie section 18.5 permit?
5When was the EPA Philosophie version cited in the LA26 Erlass issued?
6What does Gestaltungsanteil mean in the Philosophie EPA task description?
7How is subject performance reported for Hesse Abitur Philosophie?
8When is the written Landesabitur 2026 window for regular sittings?
9What is the content basis for LA26 Philosophie Prüfungsaufgaben?
10Section 18.6 warns that severe language errors can reduce the Philosophie score by how much?
About the Hesse Abitur Philosophy GK Exam
Hesse Philosophie Grundkurs is the basic-course written Landesabitur Philosophy assessment administered by the Hessisches Ministerium für Kultus, Bildung und Chancen. Preparation for 2026 rests on the OAVO, the KCGO Philosophie, and the LA26 Abiturerlass (Erlass vom 26.6.2024), whose section 18 publishes EPA task type and binding Themenfelder. The real paper is written in German; candidates choose one of three proposals. This free English MCQ bank trains political philosophy, epistemology, philosophy of science and technology, and questions of self/personhood before students practise full official-style Problemreflexion tasks.
Exam sponsor: Hessisches Ministerium für Kultus, Bildung und Chancen (Hessian Ministry of Education and Opportunities). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Official written Philosophie Grundkurs (Landesabitur Hessen) is a German constructed-response examination. Per LA26 Abiturerlass section 18.2–18.3: Aufgabenart nach EPA Philosophie (16 November 2006) — philosophische Problemreflexion auf der Grundlage eines vorgegebenen Materials, ggf. mit Gestaltungsanteilen (Entwerfen von Reden, Briefen, Plädoyers usw.); Auswahlmodus: one of three Vorschläge (which may include alternative Arbeitsanweisungen). Content draws on KCGO Philosophie and LA26 Themenfelder: Q1.1 Staatsutopien; Q1.2 Wie kann das Zusammenleben von Menschen geregelt werden? (Aristoteles, Rawls, Leviathan); Q1.4 Universalgeschichte und die Kritik an der Geschichtsphilosophie; Q2.1 Erkenntnis und Wahrheit (esp. Descartes); Q2.2 Moderne Wissenschaftstheorie (Popper, Feyerabend, Jonas); Q2.4 Technikphilosophie (Gehlen; AI/VR); Q3.1 Wer ist Ich?; Q3.2 Was bleibt vom Ich? (esp. La Mettrie); Q3.5 Was bleibt vom Menschen? (Robotik, Würde/Kant). This 100-question bank is an English MCQ study adaptation only — it does not simulate official German constructed-response Klausur production.
Time Limit
255 minutes including selection time — the Bearbeitungszeit for a Grundkurs written exam per §25 Abs. 2 OAVO and LA26 Erlass section II. Written Landesabitur 2026 window: 15 April – 8 May 2026; Nachprüfungen 19 May – 3 June 2026.
Passing Score
Subject performance is reported on the 15-point Notenpunkte scale (0–15; 5 points = ausreichend). The Abitur requires a Gesamtqualifikation of at least 300 of 900 points; the exam block (five Prüfungsleistungen, each weighted 4x) requires at least 100 of 300 points, no Prüfungsleistung at 0 points, and at most three results below 5 points (of which at most one in a Leistungskurs). Not a single MCQ percent cut score.
Exam / Certification Fees
No exam fee for regular school candidates; the Landesabitur is a state school examination taken through the Hesse school pathway. External-candidate (Nichtschüler) arrangements, if any, are school/authority-specific and not a published fee.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Q1 — State, society, and history
Staatsutopien (Marx, Rousseau); Zusammenleben und Staat (Aristotle, Rawls, Leviathan); Universalgeschichte und Kritik der Geschichtsphilosophie.
Q2 — Knowledge, science, technology
Erkenntnis und Wahrheit (Descartes); moderne Wissenschaftstheorie (Popper, Feyerabend, Jonas); Technikphilosophie (Gehlen, AI/VR).
Q3 — Self and remaining human
Wer ist Ich? (consciousness, Freud, brain research); Was bleibt vom Ich? (La Mettrie); Was bleibt vom Menschen? (robotics, dignity/Kant).
Prüfungsformat & EPA
Philosophische Problemreflexion, Auswahl 1 of 3, 255 min, permitted aids, Notenpunkte, LA26 window.
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What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Subject performance is reported on the 15-point Notenpunkte scale (0–15; 5 points = ausreichend). The Abitur requires a Gesamtqualifikation of at least 300 of 900 points; the exam block (five Prüfungsleistungen, each weighted 4x) requires at least 100 of 300 points, no Prüfungsleistung at 0 points, and at most three results below 5 points (of which at most one in a Leistungskurs). Not a single MCQ percent cut score.
- Assessment: Official written Philosophie Grundkurs (Landesabitur Hessen) is a German constructed-response examination. Per LA26 Abiturerlass section 18.2–18.3: Aufgabenart nach EPA Philosophie (16 November 2006) — philosophische Problemreflexion auf der Grundlage eines vorgegebenen Materials, ggf. mit Gestaltungsanteilen (Entwerfen von Reden, Briefen, Plädoyers usw.); Auswahlmodus: one of three Vorschläge (which may include alternative Arbeitsanweisungen). Content draws on KCGO Philosophie and LA26 Themenfelder: Q1.1 Staatsutopien; Q1.2 Wie kann das Zusammenleben von Menschen geregelt werden? (Aristoteles, Rawls, Leviathan); Q1.4 Universalgeschichte und die Kritik an der Geschichtsphilosophie; Q2.1 Erkenntnis und Wahrheit (esp. Descartes); Q2.2 Moderne Wissenschaftstheorie (Popper, Feyerabend, Jonas); Q2.4 Technikphilosophie (Gehlen; AI/VR); Q3.1 Wer ist Ich?; Q3.2 Was bleibt vom Ich? (esp. La Mettrie); Q3.5 Was bleibt vom Menschen? (Robotik, Würde/Kant). This 100-question bank is an English MCQ study adaptation only — it does not simulate official German constructed-response Klausur production.
- Time limit: 255 minutes including selection time — the Bearbeitungszeit for a Grundkurs written exam per §25 Abs. 2 OAVO and LA26 Erlass section II. Written Landesabitur 2026 window: 15 April – 8 May 2026; Nachprüfungen 19 May – 3 June 2026.
- Exam / certification fees: No exam fee for regular school candidates; the Landesabitur is a state school examination taken through the Hesse school pathway. External-candidate (Nichtschüler) arrangements, if any, are school/authority-specific and not a published fee. Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the official Hesse Philosophie Grundkurs Abitur a multiple-choice exam?
No. The official written paper is a constructed-response Klausur in German using EPA Philosophie (16 November 2006): philosophische Problemreflexion on given material, possibly with Gestaltungsanteilen. This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation — not an official translation or format simulation.
How long is the Philosophie GK written exam and how does Auswahl work?
Bearbeitungszeit is 255 minutes including selection time (§25 Abs. 2 OAVO; LA26 section II). Per section 18.3 you choose one of three Vorschläge; proposals may include alternative Arbeitsanweisungen.
What is the official Aufgabenart?
LA26 section 18.2: philosophische Problemreflexion auf der Grundlage eines vorgegebenen Materials, ggf. mit Gestaltungsanteilen (e.g. drafting speeches, letters, pleadings), after EPA Philosophie of 16 November 2006.
Which LA26 Themenfelder are binding for 2026 Philosophie GK?
Section 18.4 lists nine Schwerpunkte: Q1.1 Staatsutopien; Q1.2 Zusammenleben/Staat (Aristoteles, Rawls, Leviathan); Q1.4 Universalgeschichte/Geschichtsphilosophie; Q2.1 Erkenntnis und Wahrheit (Descartes); Q2.2 Moderne Wissenschaftstheorie (Popper, Feyerabend, Jonas); Q2.4 Technikphilosophie (Gehlen, AI/VR); Q3.1 Wer ist Ich?; Q3.2 Was bleibt vom Ich? (La Mettrie); Q3.5 Was bleibt vom Menschen? (Robotik, Würde/Kant).
Which aids are allowed?
Section 18.5: a German spelling dictionary (Wörterbuch der deutschen Rechtschreibung) and a list of subject-specific operators. Electronic aids are not listed among the permitted Hilfsmittel.
Is there an exam fee?
No fee for regular school candidates. The Landesabitur is a state school examination; external-candidate arrangements are school/authority-specific.