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How to approach or consider racist philosophers?

I encountered the Wikipedia article on scientific racism, which attests to some famous philosophers' racism (eg Kant, Voltaire), whose works I`ll read about while self-learning philosophy. Their turpitude appalls and repels me, but does this affect…
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Could I be accepted to a Graduate program in Philosophy with only a B.A. in Computer Science?

I am wondering if it would be reasonable to apply to M.A. or Phd programs in Philosophy with only a B.A. in Computer Science. I have done a great deal of reading in the field of Philosophy, but have never taken a class. I would be looking mostly at…
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How important is studying higher mathematics for graduate study in philosophy?

I am planning to apply to phd programs in philosophy. I am majoring in philosophy but I also have the opportunity to complete a second major in math (I have a few more classes to go). I'd like to finish my math major, but I'm concerned that my math…
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Going into philosophy as a computer scientist

I have a bachelor's degree in philosophy (from way back) and a bachelor's and master's degree in computer science (just graduated). Now I am exploring going back into philosophy for my PhD. In what fields of philosophy would a philosopher benefit…
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Can I pursue philosophy while studying mathematics?

I am a math major and I currently am preparing for admissions in a masters program. Though late, but I realised that I have interest in philosophy as well and I think I want to pursue it professionally. I would like to pursue philosophy of…
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Can advanced technologies ever replace teachers by mentors in society?

This web article shows the difference between a teacher, a mentor, and a coach and a guide and gives mentors a higher status than teachers. Let me quote a few sentences from it: A teacher provides knowledge and information out of a…
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On philosophy PhD programs?

It's understood that U.S. Ph.D. programs are designed to be completed in 5 years (2 years of coursework/3 years of a thesis), whereas UK D.Phil programs are only 3 years (just a thesis) but require a Master's in admission (which are oftentimes only…
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Purism / Purist Attitudes in Educational Philosophy?

As I look back on my education over the years, I have been a gradual disconnect in students between learning for the sake of understanding your field, craft, profession, where this alone is the fundamental reason for studying at an institution. In…
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Are there any book recommendations for my philosophy teacher?

I'm seeking recommendations for a book to buy for my philosophy teacher, who is leaving my sixth form at the end of this year, so I would quite like to give him a gift as thanks for his talented teaching. I know he studied philosophy at university…
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What makes a student good at philosophy?

I studied philosophy at undergrad, and it was a complete disaster! I was told at 10 I would have a phd in any subject I wanted, took and easily passed all the toughest SAT papers at high school, etc.. I then got to university and it looked like I…
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Seeking Feedback on Jeffrey Kaplan's YouTube Philosophy Lectures

I hope this post finds you well. I recently stumbled upon Jeffrey Kaplan's philosophy lectures on YouTube, and I'm curious if anyone with academic credit has watched them and can offer some feedback. I used to have a lot of confidence in my ability…
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What language similar to computer coding do undergrad philosophy majors learn?

Please see bold below. What "logic language" is this? Looking for a philosophy book... : LSAT It's not worth picking up a philosophy book for the LSAT, unless you're looking to build up your reading skills for RC [Reading Comprehension]. Undergrad…
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At what point - if at all - can I call myself a philosopher?

I've been studying philosophy quite intensively for a year and a half. But when I say studying, I mean on the way to work, in audio format when I walk the dog and a lot of my free time. I do not think that at this stage of my life that I will go…
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Why's math more abstruse than philosophy?

'Abtruse' is intended to signify 'complicated to understand' and 'perplexing'. This feels true, as intelligent laypeople can understand unsolved philosophy problems and competing possible solutions, but can't understand or how to begin unsolved…
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What are the cons of a meritocratic education?

I think this falls under Epistemology. I was thinking of a new system for teaching children. Here in Canada, children go to nursery, kindergarten, then grades 1-12 to finish basic schooling. Each grade attempts to educate the children new…
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