Philosophy

Tuesday Afternoon

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9. My understanding is that is usually a personal philosophy of "something"

Sat Jun 1, 2013, 04:54 PM

Jun 2013

whatever is that person's area of interest/expertise ...

A personal philosophy statement serves as an introduction to you, focusing more on your beliefs and values than on life experiences and biographical data. These are most often used in teaching programs and apply specifically to your ideas about teaching and learning. However, you might be asked to write a personal philosophy statement as a college assignment or for an application when applying for a job, a scholarship, or for admission to a university or program.

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"Not I!" said the cat. discntnt_irny_srcsm May 2013 #1

Nor I, either. Tuesday Afternoon May 2013 #2

Maybe not having one... discntnt_irny_srcsm May 2013 #3

I've never tried. rrneck Jun 2013 #4

^^^ +1 and... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2013 #6

nice - Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2013 #7

What is a Personal Philosophy Statement? The Philosopher Jun 2013 #5

Now there's a question which truly... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2013 #8

I do what I can The Philosopher Jun 2013 #15

My understanding is that is usually a personal philosophy of "something" Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2013 #9

That brings up an interesting question (to me). The Philosopher Jun 2013 #14

I think just about every post I have ever written defacto7 Jun 2013 #10

so One has to write a Tome in order to be a legitimate Philosopher? Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2013 #11

Well, not to be a legitimate philosopher defacto7 Jun 2013 #12

perhaps you are right ... seems that some institutions are expecting them from prospective Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2013 #13