Dear prospective philosophy student,
Be ready for a great class! Like me, you're probably thinking that this class will be nothing but reading about old men and their opinions on life. There is some of that and it is interesting to a point, but what really matters is all of the other stuff that you'll be doing throughout the year. If you have McCarthy for philosophy (pray that you do!), you will be exposed to several pieces of art that you will enjoy and several movies that will open your eyes to new things. The books that you read actually are thought-provoking and the in-class discussions will be fascinating. Mr. McCarthy is a teacher who really enjoys deep thinking and philosophy and because of that, his philosophy curriculum is quite successful. Everything that is picked to read or watch has a meaning and it will be enjoyable. The balance that is struck between hard work and casual discussion is perfect, and that's why the class isn't really painful. You're about to enter a unique class. It's interesting, it will make you think, and you'll enjoy just about everything Mr. McCarthy puts in front of you. My word of advice is to keep your blogs in order because we're in the tech center catching up right now. Also, I would strongly advise that you participate in the discussions. Sometimes it's nice to sit back and listen to other people's opinions and perspective, but try to jump in at some point. Good luck, and enjoy your philosophy class!
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