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4thTimeLucky · 06-07-2003, 02:02 PM

.... but where have you come from?

Loki · 06-07-2003, 03:57 PM

heh... my dad always used to say the only thing a degree in philosophy lets you do is teach philosophy

BentNotTwisted · 06-07-2003, 06:40 PM

I have only taken one college course in philosophy. I was exposed to Plato and Socrates and a few others I don't remember. The one thing that comes back to me most is the shadows on the wall idea from Plato. It helps me to realize the reality I think I experience is not objective.

suviko · 06-07-2003, 07:03 PM

Hmm.. The people who graduate from subjects of mathematical/natural scientific nature are called "magisters of philosophy" in Finland.

(Historical background for that skipped in this post.) I am minoring in theoretical/analytical philosophy (logic, metaphysics & ontology & epistemology, philosophy of language and mind.. versus practical philosophy: social & moral philosophy, philosophy of state and good life etc.), but have also some random courses in science studies and feminist studies which combine philosophy to other approaches.

I am studying it kind as a hobby atm, but if I will pursue academical career in sociology or communications eventually, all that will come in handy.

WhoaitsZ · 06-07-2003, 07:32 PM

if my punk ass gets back in skewl then i'll prolly have a few classess in phil.

phoenix1002 · 06-07-2003, 08:25 PM

I took LS1 (Liberal Studies), like everyone else at my school... The course consists of a bunch of readings ranging from Plato and Descartes to Thoreau to Martin Luther King and Malcolm X. Luckily for me, I happened to get one of the teachers who actually did a good job with discussions, so my class was interesting. I plan to take some real philosophy courses when I have space in my schedule, or over a summer one of these years...

rogue49 · 06-07-2003, 11:13 PM

My studies in Physics, Psychology & History
provide me with enough Philosophical background without having directly studied it.
And I've read many articles and books on it.

rockzilla · 06-07-2003, 11:24 PM

I dropped out of philosophy about 12 hours into university, but I still have about 450$ worth of textbooks and a few classics that I've read through just for kicks. I haven't posted anything here yet, but once I'm sure that once I can make a statement that I can confidently defend I'll probably get a little more vocal.

chavos · 06-08-2003, 12:40 AM

I'm majoring in any one or all of the following: History, Compartive Religious Studies, Pre-Law, and Poly Sci. Which and how many change daily.

I'd say i'm self taught, having been a intellectual minority for most of my life...one with a mouth that tends to get me in trouble.

TaiModan · 06-08-2003, 01:04 PM

I'm more for the study of Psychology, rather than philosophy... altho I find philosophy interesting, I cant hold a coherent thought process for long enough to get far into anything worth philosophizing... (can't spell)

duckduck · 06-09-2003, 11:43 PM

Never actually took a course labelled Philosophy, but many of the ones I have taken touched on aspects of it.

Minx · 06-10-2003, 06:57 PM

I've studied a lot of things in college and various courses yet have never taken a full fledged philosophy course.
I am a lurker in here in this particular forum as I usually don't have the time to launch into a full-fledged answer or response before I'm interrupted and that drives me nuts!
As far as a lot of the threads/replies in here...well sometimes I read them and say holy crap I'm over my head....most times it's a response from the heart. Which, while sometimes they aren't the most enlightening in the world they are honest and from the heart!
Do I hesitate sometimes posting in here...sure - only when I know I don't have the time to put into it. Other than that...degree or no degree I will put in my two cents worth from the best college I know....that of life!

Publius · 06-10-2003, 07:55 PM

I am an undergraduate student with a dual major in Philosophy and Political Science ( emphasizing in political philosophy). Read all of the greats and a few of the not so greats. Totally changed my perspective on the world. Now I dont have answers to anything.

madsenj37 · 06-10-2003, 11:38 PM

I have a minor in it and it seems useless to me.

Publius · 06-10-2003, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Loki
heh... my dad always used to say the only thing a degree in philosophy lets you do is teach philosophy

Sorry I missed this the first time but I had to comment. Actually most of us who are philosophy majors at my school are either going into law school or politics. (in my case both)

madsenj37 · 06-11-2003, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Publius
Actually most of us who are philosophy majors at my school are either going into law school or politics. (in my case both)

Same here. Grad school here I come.

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06-07-2003, 02:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
4thTimeLucky Psycho Location: 4th has left the building - goodbye folks	So you come here often.... .... but where have you come from? __________________ I've been 4thTimeLucky, you've been great. Goodnight and God bless!

06-07-2003, 06:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
BentNotTwisted Optimistic Skeptic Location: Midway between a Beehive and Centennial	I have only taken one college course in philosophy. I was exposed to Plato and Socrates and a few others I don't remember. The one thing that comes back to me most is the shadows on the wall idea from Plato. It helps me to realize the reality I think I experience is not objective. __________________ IS THAT IT ???!!! Do you even know what 'it' is? When the last man dies for just words that he said... We Shall Be Free

06-07-2003, 08:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
phoenix1002 Psycho Location: lost	I took LS1 (Liberal Studies), like everyone else at my school... The course consists of a bunch of readings ranging from Plato and Descartes to Thoreau to Martin Luther King and Malcolm X. Luckily for me, I happened to get one of the teachers who actually did a good job with discussions, so my class was interesting. I plan to take some real philosophy courses when I have space in my schedule, or over a summer one of these years... __________________ I'd rather be climbing... I approach college much like a recovering alcoholic--one day at a time...

06-09-2003, 11:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
duckduck Psycho Location: Where hockey pucks run rampant	Never actually took a course labelled Philosophy, but many of the ones I have taken touched on aspects of it. __________________ Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way!

06-07-2003, 03:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Loki Psycho Location: Drifting.	heh... my dad always used to say the only thing a degree in philosophy lets you do is teach philosophy

06-07-2003, 07:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
suviko Banned	Hmm.. The people who graduate from subjects of mathematical/natural scientific nature are called "magisters of philosophy" in Finland. (Historical background for that skipped in this post.) I am minoring in theoretical/analytical philosophy (logic, metaphysics & ontology & epistemology, philosophy of language and mind.. versus practical philosophy: social & moral philosophy, philosophy of state and good life etc.), but have also some random courses in science studies and feminist studies which combine philosophy to other approaches. I am studying it kind as a hobby atm, but if I will pursue academical career in sociology or communications eventually, all that will come in handy.

06-07-2003, 07:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
WhoaitsZ Crazy Location: right behind you...	if my punk ass gets back in skewl then i'll prolly have a few classess in phil.

06-07-2003, 11:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
rogue49 Loser	My studies in Physics, Psychology & History provide me with enough Philosophical background without having directly studied it. And I've read many articles and books on it.

06-07-2003, 11:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
rockzilla Junkie Location: The Kitchen	I dropped out of philosophy about 12 hours into university, but I still have about 450$ worth of textbooks and a few classics that I've read through just for kicks. I haven't posted anything here yet, but once I'm sure that once I can make a statement that I can confidently defend I'll probably get a little more vocal.

06-08-2003, 12:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
chavos Banned Location: St. Paul, MN	I'm majoring in any one or all of the following: History, Compartive Religious Studies, Pre-Law, and Poly Sci. Which and how many change daily. I'd say i'm self taught, having been a intellectual minority for most of my life...one with a mouth that tends to get me in trouble.

06-08-2003, 01:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
TaiModan Banned Location: Nanaimo BC Canada	I'm more for the study of Psychology, rather than philosophy... altho I find philosophy interesting, I cant hold a coherent thought process for long enough to get far into anything worth philosophizing... (can't spell)

06-10-2003, 06:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
Minx Junkie Location: Up yonder	I've studied a lot of things in college and various courses yet have never taken a full fledged philosophy course. I am a lurker in here in this particular forum as I usually don't have the time to launch into a full-fledged answer or response before I'm interrupted and that drives me nuts! As far as a lot of the threads/replies in here...well sometimes I read them and say holy crap I'm over my head....most times it's a response from the heart. Which, while sometimes they aren't the most enlightening in the world they are honest and from the heart! Do I hesitate sometimes posting in here...sure - only when I know I don't have the time to put into it. Other than that...degree or no degree I will put in my two cents worth from the best college I know....that of life! __________________ You've been a naughty boy....go to my room!

06-10-2003, 07:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
Publius Crazy Location: Never Never Land	I am an undergraduate student with a dual major in Philosophy and Political Science ( emphasizing in political philosophy). Read all of the greats and a few of the not so greats. Totally changed my perspective on the world. Now I dont have answers to anything.

06-10-2003, 11:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
madsenj37 Still searching... Location: NorCal For Life	I have a minor in it and it seems useless to me. __________________ "Only two things are certain: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not certain about the universe." -- Albert Einstein