Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the first-year college requirements for students majoring in philosophy and potentially double majoring or minoring in social sciences such as psychology or anthropology. Participants explore the variability of course requirements based on different universities and share personal experiences regarding general education classes.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- One participant inquires about the specific first-year course requirements for philosophy and social science majors, emphasizing interest in non-major classes.
- Another participant notes that course requirements depend on the school and recommends anthropology as a potential minor.
- A participant lists several universities they are considering, highlighting NYU's advice for philosophy majors to take intensive introductory courses instead of non-major ones.
- Discussion includes a mention of NYU's strong anthropology program as a reason to consider a double major.
- A participant shares their experience at UCF, detailing general education requirements including English Composition, history, science, and other electives, while noting that not all general education classes must be taken in the first year.
- Another participant references the specific requirement at NYU regarding philosophy courses, indicating a difference in approach compared to other schools.
- There is a light-hearted exchange about a philosopher named Dangerous Dan Dennett, with participants expressing interest in attending Tufts University due to his presence there.
- One participant humorously questions the similarity of their name to Dennett's, leading to a playful interaction about their avatars and online searches.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree that course requirements vary by institution, but there is no consensus on specific classes or requirements for first-year students across different schools.
Contextual Notes
Limitations include the lack of detailed information on specific course requirements for each university mentioned and the variability in general education requirements that may depend on individual circumstances.
Who May Find This Useful
Prospective college students considering majors in philosophy or social sciences, as well as those interested in general education requirements across different universities.