Do you study philosophy in school?
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Do you study philosophy in school?
Why or why not?
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Re: Do you study philosophy in school?
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!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?
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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.
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So, you are going to be a philosophy teacher or professor? That's cool.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.
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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.Patrarch wrote:Yes. My goal is to teach philosophy at a university. I would really love it.
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.
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