What are your experiences of learning online? If you're interested in studying 1-to-1 with me, there's info here: www.markjago.net/tutoring/

There are actually loads of free college-level courses offered by places like MIT and Harvard on KZread!

Also I would like to add that a major difference between the traditional school approach and the self study approach, is that at school you get to socialize and discuss the subject with your classmates who are studying the same thing. This can be valuable for both deepening your understanding and staying motivated.

@AtticPhilosophy

18 күн бұрын

Yes, that’s a huge feature of traditional university courses. One reason why studying online is so much harder, and has such high drop-out rates, is that there’s little or no social interaction.

On KZread, MIT open courseware is a my favorite channel for learning stuff. It’s mostly scientific subjects though

@snowballeffect7812

18 күн бұрын

Yeah!

I am a student from a non-English speaking country, majoring in philosophy. I read philosophy papers quite slowly, usually taking about a week to complete one paper. I summarize the main ideas of the paper paragraph by paragraph. I would like to ask, do you have any good tips for reading philosophy?

@AtticPhilosophy

5 күн бұрын

Sounds like you've already got the right approach. Reading philosophy properly is slow. One way potentially to speed up the process is to read through 1st time quickly, marking up each paragraph/section in terms of importance to the overall argument. Then re-read just the most important paragraphs carefully.

Hello I have a question is logic the study For correct reasoning or its just contain the formal arguments and its logics?

@AtticPhilosophy

8 күн бұрын

Both. Mathematical/formal logic is usually the study of the purely technical stuff. Philosophy of logic looks at questions like, which logic best captures correct reasoning? Philosophical logic applies logic to philosophical questions around truth, meaning, existence, and so on.

I've recently learned that there are quite a few UK university phil departments with distance learning options for a PhD. What are your thoughts on those programs? For context, I'm a US grad student about half way through my Masters in Philosophy and want to pursue a PhD after completion. But i have some financial and family commitments. At the same time I'd have some flexibility to travel periodically throughout the year to visit campus. I'm a little reluctant to pursue the US PhD model just because the MA degree isn't really considered at all, and there are virtually no part-time options.

@AtticPhilosophy

8 күн бұрын

It very much depends. There's two main issues with distance learning: (1) you don't get the same interaction with faculty and other students, and (2) it's much harder to maintain motivation. So I think a distance-learning PhD can work in principle, but is hard in practise, especially if you want to write a good phd (rather than just one which will pass). Several PhD students I've had lived a long way away, but travelled to campus periodically for supervision, with zoom supervisions in-between. That was under the regular (non-distance learning) programme. We organised supervisions for when there were interesting PhD & faculty talks on campus, to maximise their time here. Maybe worth considering. It's worth considering why you want a PhD. If you want an academic job, I'd definitely recommend as much faculty contact as possible. If not, you may be able to find PhD-style online tutoring that covers everything but the degree certificate. What's best really depends on your aims.

@spicybatman5228

8 күн бұрын

@@AtticPhilosophy Thanks, this is really helpful input! I prefer the non-distance option, as I can make periodic campus visits. I didn't know some Universities would accommodate this, so that's good to know. Nottingham was among my first choices to apply but I didn't see the distance learning mode so figured I had no other option. I'm a non-traditional student (working while attending college is my only experience) so I am highly motivated and can work independently. My future goal is an academic job, so I definitely want to leverage the best experience possible. Thanks again

i want to learn math and computer science, dont have high school education learning on the internet doesnt work for a drop out

@AtticPhilosophy

5 күн бұрын

Most courses I've seen assume some high-school level background, true. I've known people who've successfully studied high-school maths, as evening courses, for their jobs. I'd suggest looking at whether local colleges offer suitable adult-ed courses - engagement with a class of other learners will definitely help.

Can you explain the meaning of concepts and mental images in philosophy with simple examples?

@AtticPhilosophy

9 күн бұрын

Yes

@iamyuvasrikishore04

9 күн бұрын

@@AtticPhilosophy sir, I am eagerly waiting. Please, explain it as quickly as you can sir. And also, please suggest some basic philosophy books .... So that , I can get the actual definition of the words with examples...

@AtticPhilosophy

9 күн бұрын

@@iamyuvasrikishore04 Which concepts are you looking for an explanation of? For food general introductory philosophy books: I’d recommend sticking with contemporary books until you’ve got a good grip on the topics they discuss. - Exploring Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology, Fifth Edition, by Steven M. Cahn - Philosophy for Everyone (Matthew Chrisman, Duncan Pritchard, Guy Fletcher, Elinor Mason, Jane Suilin Lavelle, Michela Massimi, Alasdair Richmond, Dave Ward) - Philosophy: A Complete Introduction, Sharon Kaye - Political Philosophy: A Complete Introduction, Clare Chambers - Julian Baggini & Peter S. Fosl, The Philosopher's Toolkit - Simon Blackburn, Think, OUP 2001 - Simon Blackburn, Ethics: a Very Short Introduction, OUP 2003 - Jonathan Glover, Causing Death and Saving Lives, Penguin 1977 - Thomas Nagel, What Does It All Mean?, OUP 1987 - Bertrand Russell, The Problems of Philosophy - Peter Singer, Practical Ethics, CUP 1993 - Nigel Warburton, Philosophy: the Basics

@iamyuvasrikishore04

9 күн бұрын

Sir , I am looking for detailed explanation of the very term called "concept" in philosophy. And also the very terms called "mental representation" and "mental images" with simple examples.... Sir. Please explain them sir

@iamyuvasrikishore04

9 күн бұрын

And also sir can you suggest me a book where I can find glossary with simple examples?