Dear Prospective Philosophy Student,
You are very lucky to be in Mr.McCarthy's Philosophy class. It is a class that you will definitely learn a lot from but not through the traditional teaching methods that you have probably been exposed to during your years here at Whitney M. Young. This Philosophy class will get you thinking about real world issues that are present today and that have occurred in the past. Class discussions are a major part of this class and through them I discovered how much one can learn from listening to your peers ideas instead of just reading the theories of philosophers. This class will not only be focused on just the classroom setting but Mr. McCarthy is really big on getting his students to go out into the world and explore and experience different cultures and new places and things. This is very beneficial because most students are hesitant to go into new neighborhoods and explore different cultures. Also, the movies that Mr. McCarthy chooses are absolutely amazing even though they are movies one would not typically choose to watch at home. The books are also great because they lead to discussions that tie in the plot of the book into real world situations and issues. Mr. McCarthy is a great teacher who has the ability to allow everyone to express their thoughts and opinions during class so I'm sure that you will enjoy his class and learn a lot from it. Just remember to stay on track with your blogs!
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