Welcome to Dr. Korcz's "How to Survive Your First Philosophy Class". Philosophy courses are probably different from other courses you have taken in the past. Not only are the issues different, but the philosophical approach to the issues takes some getting used to. The following pages are designed to help you along so you can get the most out of your philosophy courses. I have tried to include some basic and commonly asked for advice. But not everything works for everybody. Follow the advice that works best for you and ignore anything that causes confusion.
Click on the links in the List of Resources below to go to the page you want. Alternatively, you can begin with the first page and, by clicking the "Next" button on the bottom of the page you can go directly to the next page in the table of contents. The "Resources" button will take you back to this page. The "Home" button will take you to Dr. Korcz's Home Page.
Note: On most pages, a list of additional resources has been given. These will sometimes include web pages written by other people. Use your judgment when following their advice. I've included them because when I read them they seemed to contain some useful advice, but I can't guarantee they won't occasionally lead you astray when you read them.
List of Resources
1. On The Value Of An Education
2. Where Your Philosophy Professor Is Coming From
3. Basic Advice On Taking & Using Notes
4. How To Read a Philosophy Paper
5. Studying for a Philosophy Exam
