College philosophy-Which did you find most and/or least interesting, informative, and understandable? Why?

Question

I am trying to decide which courses I would like to take for my philosophy requirements. I thought it might be worthwhile to get some opinions of others who have been through this already. Yes, I do realize that a lot of your success and interest can be caused by a good or lack of a good instructor! I also realize that this topic may vary some based on personal opinions. That is fine, I still want to hear what you have to share! I am required to take 2 of the following:
1- Introduction to Philosophy
2-Logic
3-Comparative Religion
4-Religions of the world
5-Ethics

Thank you all! The suggestions you gave me were very helpful! My sister only made it through her freshman year, and gave me a very bad impression of philosophy classes. (She must have had a bad professor) Your answers will definitely help send me in with a more positive attitude and open mind than I would have otherwise had!

Answer 1

Intro to Philosophy is a must since it grounds you in the basic figures and concepts of philosophy; and this will help you in your other courses (not just philosophy, but also literature, history, and social sciences).
My other pick would be between Religions of the World and Ethics. In terms of material, Ethics would probably run very close to an Intro class in regards to the persons and ideologies taught. The main difference is the examination of human behavior in society.
On the other hand, a Religions class would be slightly different - both in material and subject-wise - than an Intro class. It would also be good especially if you want to communicate with persons from another religion; it will give you insight on how to talk to them.
Overall, it really depends on what you're interested in now and in what you hope to apply your knowledge to. Good luck to you and hope this helps!

Cheers! :)

Answer 2

I've taken each of those classes, I see very little difference between 3 & 4. It is nice to know something about other religions. It might not be so important, though.

My Introduction to Philosophy class was two semesters long. The first part was the worst class I ever took -- taught by the worst professor I have ever had. The second part was the best class I ever took taught by the best professor I ever had (and I've had a lot). Bottom line -- find out about the professor who is teaching this class.

#2 is probably the most useful class I have ever taken. I used to tell people that the only required classes in college should be a logic class and a writing class. Take this -- even if you take others.

#5 is another class that is interesting or not -- depending on who teaches it.

Answer 3

Religions of the World will probably be more interesting than Comparative Religion. Comparative is most often the Abrahamic religions v. Everything Else & Eachother. Logic is wonderful if you are mathematically-minded as well. The "what if" proofs and the pre- and post-conditions may drive you up wall after a while. If it's not your thing, try "Introduction to Philosophy" (you'll learn so much about ancient and modern philosophers, and understand a great deal more about the subject in general, just in case you want to take other philosophy courses in the future). It may be a pre-req anyway. If not, it will still get you started on the path to understanding all different aspects of philosophy.

Best of luck!

Answer 4

This is of course at a different school. And I"m an engineering major...but i took intro to philosophy and philosophies of religion and loved it. I will be taking logic, and i'm require to take ethics. But the only 2 philosophy classes i've taken were pretty easy and i made sure i had the same prof for both classes. I love this stuff. I would take it all, but i would assume that intro to philo. would be a pre-req for the some of the other classes.

Answer 5

I took Intro to Philosophy which was interesting, and also Logic which was very dry at the college I was at - sort of like easy math.

The courses on religion would depend on the instructor. Most people have an ax to grind on this topic. Courses on religion have been used successfully in high schools in the UK to undermine all religious faith and surreptitiously promote atheism.

I never took a course in Ethics, but that's the one I'd most like to take now.

Answer 6

I didn't major in philosophy (mostly because I just couldn't drink enough to hang in that department, and that's saying something!), but I did take a few good courses. Logic was a phenomenal class, and I still look back on the things I learned there, ten years later. Intro to philosophy was great at my school, but that varies by curriculum. Make sure that it covers Aristotle, Plato, Descarte, and Paskal (or just spend some time looking them up on your own if it doesn't).

Answer 7

It all depends on the school and professors but I took Intro to Philosophy and Religions of the world and loved both classes.

I learned much about history and the belief systems of the world.
Go into them with an open mind and accept the challenges the professor gives you !
Have fun with them. Happy learning.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Logic was straightforward, but difficult. I took it for "fun", but it required determination and a mathematically oriented mind.

Answer 10

one and two sounds pretty good.