Do you study philosophy in school?

philoreaderguy · Post by **philoreaderguy** » April 20th, 2007, 10:52 am

Do you take philosophy classes in school? If you are out of school, did you? If you are still waiting to go to college, will you?

Why or why not?

MyshiningOne · Post by **MyshiningOne** » April 21st, 2007, 10:38 pm

philoreaderguy wrote:Do you take philosophy classes in school? If you are out of school, did you? If you are still waiting to go to college, will you?

Why or why not?

I took Philosophy last semester, and it was one of the best courses I have ever taken. The professor really taught me to think for myself!

cynicallyinsane · Post by **cynicallyinsane** » April 22nd, 2007, 12:28 am

You must've had a good professor.

MyshiningOne · Post by **MyshiningOne** » April 22nd, 2007, 12:35 am

Yes, she was the best!

DanteAzrael · Post by **DanteAzrael** » April 22nd, 2007, 4:53 pm

The closest I ever took in school to Philosophy was Bible History because that is what the teacher really talked about most of the time. The Bible History was just a side note.

I haven't been to college yet and I'm not necessarily sure I want to take a Philosophy course unless the teacher is Objectivist.

Besides, I believe that things such as philosophy should be done on one's own thought process...not taught to them. All one needs is to develop the vocabulary...and read...and think.

kyle22 · Post by **kyle22** » November 24th, 2007, 9:40 pm

I would have loved to take philosophy in high school, but my high school didn't offer it. I can't afford to go to college for it.

Patrarch · Post by **Patrarch** » November 25th, 2007, 1:31 pm

I'm graduating in spring with a Philosophy B.A., Psychology minor and going to graduate school in either Ethical Theory or Metaphysics...haven't decided. Goal is a Doctorate and Tenure at a decent university, haha.

kyle22 · Post by **kyle22** » November 25th, 2007, 2:23 pm

Patrarch wrote:I'm graduating in spring with a Philosophy B.A., Psychology minor and going to graduate school in either Ethical Theory or Metaphysics...haven't decided. Goal is a Doctorate and Tenure at a decent university, haha.

So, you are going to be a philosophy teacher or professor? That's cool.

Patrarch · Post by **Patrarch** » November 25th, 2007, 2:34 pm

Yes. My goal is to teach philosophy at a university. I would really love it.

PhalThrax · Post by **PhalThrax** » November 28th, 2007, 4:29 pm

Patrarch wrote:Yes. My goal is to teach philosophy at a university. I would really love it.

After reading many of your posts, I am certain you will succeed in this field. You seem to have an extensive knowledge about the subject.

I took a Philosophy class in High School, but it was terrible. The teacher had absolutely no knowledge on the subject, and the students participation was practically non-existant.

The college course I took was much more beneficial. No books, no tests, just 100% discussion and debate. I learned quite a bit. Over 50% of the class dropped out of it due to being offended or frustrated, but I found it incredibly worthwhile.

Patrarch · Post by **Patrarch** » November 28th, 2007, 7:51 pm

Thanks! I agree. Discussion is the most important and beneficial aspect of every philosophy class i've ever taken. My favorite classes involve reading a certain text, and then coming to class and discussing it together as a class. That is the best way to learn in my opinion. Sharing thoughts and discussing with others who read the same thing you did but may have a differing interpretation or opinion.