Mark in Philosophy

[mymamamary]

I found out my first unit (metaphysics) mark in my Online Grade 12 University level Philosophy course.

80% average, no zeros.

(I could have done better, but I handed in an assignment late, which would have been 39/40, but was docked for late marks, so I had to settle for 34/40).

Im really loving Philosophy.

I soak it up like a sponge. The concepts are so fascinating (Most of them, except marx!!). hard, a little bit (Descartes as dull as his meditations are, are just as cool to think about), but very enjoyable.

Anyone else here have the same passion for Philosophy?

St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Augustine,

Ora Pro Nobis!!

 

[Truegrit]

80 % isn’t all that bad. A lot of College majors/students would lovet o do so well. Keep up the good work.

 

[Linusthe2nd]

I found out my first unit (metaphysics) mark in my Online Grade 12 University level Philosophy course.

80% average, no zeros.

(I could have done better, but I handed in an assignment late, which would have been 39/40, but was docked for late marks, so I had to settle for 34/40).

Im really loving Philosophy.

I soak it up like a sponge. The concepts are so fascinating (Most of them, except marx!!). hard, a little bit (Descartes as dull as his meditations are, are just as cool to think about), but very enjoyable.

Anyone else here have the same passion for Philosophy?

St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Augustine,

Ora Pro Nobis!!

Oh yes, ST. Thomas primarily. I love Augustine, but not as a philosopher but for his defense of the Faith.
Very pleased to see you so interested. But remember you will have to earn a living you will also need to acquire marketable skills and knowledge. The beauty is you can study philosophy on your own while earning your living.

 

[StrawberryJam]

Oh yes, ST. Thomas primarily. I love Augustine, but not as a philosopher but for his defense of the Faith.
Very pleased to see you so interested. But remember you will have to earn a living you will also need to acquire marketable skills and knowledge. The beauty is you can study philosophy on your own while earning your living.

Is that a nice way of saying plan on getting a real job to pay the bills and keep this philosophy stuff as a hobby to keep your mind busy?

She or he could be the next great philosopher. But, your church figured everything out so there is no point in having philosophy anymore.

 

[Linusthe2nd]

Is that a nice way of saying plan on getting a real job to pay the bills and keep this philosophy stuff as a hobby to keep your mind busy?

She or he could be the next great philosopher. But, your church figured everything out so there is no point in having philosophy anymore.

To the first sentence; yes we all have to earn a living. O.P. may be independtly wealthy and thus able to pursue a career that won’t pay off those college debts. I understand that Jewish parents traditionally required their sons and daughters learn a trade as well as scholastic learning because they recognized the necessity earning a living.

As to the second sentence; of course the Church needs good philosophers and has often addressed this need. But those embarking on that path have to realize that unless they are quite gifted it will be difficult for them to use that knowledge to make a living. It requires a PhD to get a teaching position in philosophy or any specialized field. So it is best not to put all your eggs in one basket.