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 Phobos
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 Philosophy Intro - New.. Asking for help. 
#1815750 - 08/15/03 12:44 AM (19 years, 9 months ago) |
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Hello everyone, I've been a member of this forum for quite some time now. I read alot of posts, but reply rarely.
At age 21 after 3 years of schooling and one associates in graphic design (in a 2 year school that doesn't know how to run itself), I have now decided to change my major entirely.
I'm going to school in the fall as a major in philosophy.
In the spring I'll be transferring to another school.
Writing and Philosophy will be my concentration.
Philosophy is something that interests me, and as a result of my transferring actions... I will be jumping straight into some more "advanced" philosophy classes so the credits will transfer.
I'd like to catch up on the beginnings... I'd like to know where to start.. and head in a general direction so I can get a better grasp on the material my classes will be covering.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to where I can go, or what books I can look into that will brief me, or educate me in the department of philosophy?
I might sound like a desperate and hopeless person right now. . . but I have an interest and I'm pursuing it.
Any help would be appreciated.
(yes i know i wrote this poorly)
thank you
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infidelGOD
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Re: Philosophy Intro - New.. Asking for help. [Re: Phobos]
#1815840 - 08/15/03 01:26 AM (19 years, 9 months ago) |
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study philosophy, but don't major in philosophy, when you get older you'll wish you had a more useful degree.
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Phobos
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Re: Philosophy Intro - New.. Asking for help. [Re: infidelGOD]
#1815847 - 08/15/03 01:28 AM (19 years, 9 months ago) |
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Hence the writing 
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Phobos
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Re: Philosophy Intro - New.. Asking for help. [Re: Phobos]
#1815850 - 08/15/03 01:30 AM (19 years, 9 months ago) |
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When I transfer in the spring I will likely Major in writing and minor in philo.
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Re: Philosophy Intro - New.. Asking for help. [Re: Phobos]
#1815864 - 08/15/03 01:42 AM (19 years, 9 months ago) |
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I was going to school for graphic design too, and now I'm changing my major as well. I'm not really a philosophy buff; I prefer forming my own without other influances, but I pick up some info of old philosophers every now and then.
I think I'll take a philosophy class one day, just not soon.
Can you write?
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What if everything around you
Isn't quite as it seems?
What if all the world you think you know,
Is an elaborate dream?
And if you look at your reflection,
Is it all you want it to be?
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Phobos
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Re: Philosophy Intro - New.. Asking for help. [Re: Murex]
#1815870 - 08/15/03 01:47 AM (19 years, 9 months ago) |
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I know I can write.. I have the ability.
There are some things I'd like to learn about composition and similar things...
I'd like to just take classes and see what I need to learn.
My only problem is laziness. It completely ruins me.. I'm sure alot of people can relate.
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Phobos
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Re: Philosophy Intro - New.. Asking for help. [Re: Phobos]
#1815871 - 08/15/03 01:47 AM (19 years, 9 months ago) |
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Why do you ask?
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Murex
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Re: Philosophy Intro - New.. Asking for help. [Re: Phobos]
#1815898 - 08/15/03 01:59 AM (19 years, 9 months ago) |
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I just hoped you could spell and shit. Cuz it would suck not having any writing skills and being a writer.
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What if everything around you
Isn't quite as it seems?
What if all the world you think you know,
Is an elaborate dream?
And if you look at your reflection,
Is it all you want it to be?
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Phobos
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Re: Philosophy Intro - New.. Asking for help. [Re: Murex]
#1815903 - 08/15/03 02:01 AM (19 years, 9 months ago) |
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Haha, yeah. I'm set in that department
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Phobos
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Re: Philosophy Intro - New.. Asking for help. [Re: Phobos]
#1817067 - 08/15/03 01:22 PM (19 years, 9 months ago) |
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can anyone help?
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Seuss
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Re: Philosophy Intro - New.. Asking for help. [Re: Phobos]
#1817097 - 08/15/03 01:30 PM (19 years, 9 months ago) |
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My recommendation would be to major in English or Journalism if you enjoy writing, with a minor in philosophy. The univeristy of missouri, columbia has a pretty good journalism program... http://system.missouri.edu/vpacad/degrees/umc_degrees.htm
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Just another spore in the wind.
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Phobos
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Re: Philosophy Intro - New.. Asking for help. [Re: Seuss]
#1818305 - 08/15/03 09:15 PM (19 years, 9 months ago) |
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That what I'll be doing most likely.. but I'm just wondering what books will help me get started on the road to learning.
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gnrm23
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Re: Philosophy Intro - New.. Asking for help. [Re: Phobos]
#1819814 - 08/16/03 01:04 PM (19 years, 9 months ago) |
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wil durant
alan watts
maybe some robert anton wilson & some georges ivanivitch gurdjieff (just for contrast)
pirsig's _zen and the art of motorccycle maintainence_
& for a nice overview of "life, the universe, nad everything" carl sagan's _cosmos_
& you can get some online stuff to read - spiritweb, csp, erowid, & plenty more i'm sure...
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old enough to know better
not old enough to care
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Re: Philosophy Intro - New.. Asking for help. [Re: gnrm23]
#1820045 - 08/16/03 02:33 PM (19 years, 9 months ago) |
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read alan blooms "the closing of the american mind". it gives history that is relevant to today's interesting philosophical problems - all centered around america's adoption of german thought leading to unqualified relativism, which is bad.
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The ultimate meaning of our being can only be fulfilled in the paradoxical leap beyond the tragic-demonic frustration. It is a leap from our side, but it is the self-surrendering presence of the Ground of Being from the other side.
- Paul Tillich
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