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Why aren't more people doing philosophy?!
mel_77777:
I think philosophy is a really inspiring subject to take. Sure there is a lot of reading, but its all interesting, i cant understand why there is only a small proportion of people undertaking philosophy!
Why aren't there more people doing philosophy?
Ghost!:
No idea to be perfectly honest! It's my favourite subject by a long shot and really gives you something to think about in every day life.
Menang:
AGREED!
Philosophy is the full package:
(a) After one term of philosophy I started thinking differently - questioning assumptions, challenging my own personal beliefs, clarifying my personal stances etc. To logically clarify arguments and views feels amazing.
(b) The content is fascinating! From Nietzsche to Armstrong to Kuhn, every philosopher we study (yes, even Weil) contributes an amazing insight on how things could/should/do work.
(c) The teachers, afaik, are always passionate, if not highly competent.
(d) It's sufficiently challenging to require and motivate study without being impossible.
It's actually the perfect VCE subject. I'm in love with it. A blend of interesting content, great teachers, real-life application and intellectual challenge.
*end rant*
EvangelionZeta:
There aren't enough people who are qualified to teach it I'd imagine. That, or the fact that it'd actually be a very difficult course to teach...
Have to agree with everything said so far though. For me, Kant (from 1/2), Nietzsche and Iris Murdoch (who is now off the course arggghhh!!) were VERY life changing. More people should study this subject!
taiga:
One could also ask, why are people doing philosophy?
ooo philosophical
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