Philosophy

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Anyone here done a BA or Diploma in Philosophy?

 

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Yep, finished my BA in it at York last year...anything you need to know?

I did a BA in Philosophy at King's.

The course generally wasn't what people expected it to be and a lot dropped out in the first year.

Yep. BA with a major in religious studies and a minor in philosphy.

Awesome replies, thanks guys.

I'm seriously considering doing a University of London external course.. like OU...
There's the three year BA, or a 1 year diploma. I read quite a bit of philosophy, things like metaphysics and epistemology.. and it actually excites me, the thought of it all.

I'll chuck you some emails later, reply if you have the time, would love some insight into topics covered, suggestions etc

 

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Purely for my own interest really, and apologies for derailing the thread OP, what do you hope to gain by doing a degree in Philosophy?

I have quite a bit of spare time (I live on a tiny island)... speedboats only take up so much time, and would love to better myself further by doing a OU or equivalent course.

After trawling through topics and subjects, philosophy is the only one I keep considering. Turns out, subconciously, most of the fiction books I've read involve metaphysics, epistemology etc.

And the ability to argue better, even to understand others who argue... surely that'll benefit the business career i'm currently in!

At the end of the day, it's a personal decision, rather than a career one.

 

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Thanks chief.

And all that you wrote above made me "strong". That's how much I like it

 

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Ha, chief in "old school" Cornish/Scillonian = friendly term of respect. Like the modern day, mate.