Just wondering, what would a test in philosphy 1a03 look like, what sort of questions would they ask; In addition, what kind of essay topics are assigned?

Originally Posted by Buddastotle

Just wondering, what would a test in philosphy 1a03 look like, what sort of questions would they ask; In addition, what kind of essay topics are assigned?

I've always wondered about this too. I've heard of some philosophy exams where there would be one question asking "Why?"

there are no tests in this course. only 3 essays over the term and a final exam which is also an essay.


topic (essay questions) for the final exam is given on the last day of class.



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Originally Posted by abelon3

I've always wondered about this too. I've heard of some philosophy exams where there would be one question asking "Why?"

I've actually heard something like this too before. It seems kinda unrealistic though.

Originally Posted by abelon3

I've always wondered about this too. I've heard of some philosophy exams where there would be one question asking "Why?"

that would be soo amazing, so much freedom to validate premises and make up utter crap! gotta love philosophy

Originally Posted by Buddastotle

that would be soo amazing, so much freedom to validate premises and make up utter crap! gotta love philosophy

...And so much freedom for the prof to absolutely rip apart your answer. The profs have their PhD's, and will promptly tear you a new one if your argument lacks even one argument of believability.

i know i know, i thought TA mark papers?

Originally Posted by Buddastotle

i know i know, i thought TA mark papers?

Yes, they mark the papers but some of them go on power trips for some unknown reason. As for exams, sometimes the prof will take the liberty of marking the essay sections. Either way, philosophy is awesome and probably one of the best courses I took first year.

i agree with the above post, I took pilosphy 1D03 and it really changed the way I see things, literally

Originally Posted by abelon3

I've always wondered about this too. I've heard of some philosophy exams where there would be one question asking "Why?"

That sounds like nonsense.

Contrary to what most people outside philosophy seem to believe, a large portion of modern philosophizing occurs on issues like this:



Philosophy is quite specific in general, and very specific when you consider particular branches of the discipline.