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If you want a Master of Technology in Norway, you need to take examen philosophicum at your university. In theory it's nice. I think it's a valuable thing to le
by maaaats 13y ago
If you want a Master of Technology in Norway, you need to take examen philosophicum at your university. In theory it's nice. I think it's a valuable thing to learn, and interesting to see the roots of the science I'm working with. However, it has some issues. Especially that when I had it, it was more a history lesson about philosophy. They are changing the subject a bit now, to be more relevant, so I hope they also change it to include more thinking and less memorizing what he or she (mostly he, unfortunately) may have meant.
So, in theory I like it, but the execution is not the best.
- James_Duval 13y agoI think history of philosophy is very important, though. If you don't understand Hegel you won't understand Adorno as fully, frinstance. Whether or not understanding Adorno is important is another issue entirely. Similarly, seeing the vibrant debate as it unfolds through time prepares you for the lack of consensus and sheer vitriol among modern philosophers. History of philosophy is essentially the history of thought itself, and as such is invaluable. Perhaps it should be taught under the name "history of philosophy" rather than "philosophy" though?