Philosophy and my Mission
I first encountered Philosophy in my 9th grade Logic class where we read Plato's Cave. It was as if I had finally found someone who may be able to answer the questions I've had since I was young. But looking back now, I realize that I have always been curious, these questions about truth and existence have always been with me. In discussion with others, I also think now that this is a universal experience; didn't we all question things when we were young? Although this may seem to be a personal tangent, my point here is that philosophy is something we all have an underlying desire for and therefore it should be universally accessible. By this I mean there should be a greater effort on the part of those who study philosophy at undergrad and graduate levels to make philosophy something that the average person can understand and have a meaningful interaction with. There is no reason philosophy should just be limited to private schools, universities, and prestigious grad programs. Sure, the jargon and reading can be intimidating but it should not be a barrier; the students just need a good teacher. Einstein once said "You do not really understand something unless you can explain it to your grandmother." My goal is to teach philosophy in such a way that the average person can understand it, whether they are old, young, under-educated, etc. This is why I made my mission statement at the top "to lead others to the truth."
"Education is not the filling of a vessel, but rather the kindling of a flame." Socrates in Plato's Republic
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