Category Archives: Education

How to do Philosophy

Posted on May 18, 2009 by shaunmiller

As an undergrad, I did philosophy by reading the material, trying to get an understanding of them, and then answer various questions in class.  In grad school, I did philosophy by trying to get a broader understanding of the philosophers … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Paper Topic | 2 Comments

I’m Staying for Another Year

Posted on April 25, 2009 by shaunmiller

Many of you knew that I applied to grad school this year.  After receiving a couple of acceptances, I have decided to defer once again and stay in Utah.  The decision was pretty much a financial one.  Because of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Grad School, Teaching | 7 Comments

On Open-Mindedness

Posted on April 18, 2009 by shaunmiller

What does it mean to be open-minded?  There’s this assumption that to be open-minded, you must accept everything that comes your way.  People always say, “Well, you’re not being open-minded.”  But that’s illogical.  Being open-minded means that you’re open to … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Ethics of What We Eat by Peter Singer and Jim Mason

Posted on February 25, 2009 by shaunmiller

I’ve mentioned this book in another blog about demi-vegetarianism that relates to other books and issues if you want to check it out.  Out of all the books that deals with food, this is the must have book to read!  … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Review, Culture, Economics, Education, Ethics, Health, Peter Singer, Politics, Vegetarianism | 9 Comments

Book Review: Socrates in Love by Christopher Phillips

Posted on January 10, 2009 by shaunmiller

There are two types of philosophy books.  There are the serious types that you typically read in philosophy classes and that professional philosophers read.  They present problems in philosophy and are asked to be taken seriously.  Then there are the … Continue reading →

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Dogmatic Politics

Posted on January 4, 2009 by shaunmiller

I’ve never understood why certain positions automatically claims you in a political camp.  To me, this is very dogmatic.  Dogmatism just tells me that you’re not thinking about why you have the beliefs that you do, and that whenever someone … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Education, Paper Topic, Respect, Rights, Values | 4 Comments

Sex Education: The Netherlands vs. The British

Posted on December 29, 2008 by shaunmiller

An article in the British Times showed the differences between the two.  You can see the similarities between the British and American views about sex and sex education. Check it out here.

Posted in Education, Ethics, Experts, Health, Relationships, Same-Sex, Sexuality, Teaching, Values | 5 Comments

iTunesU, free Educational Stuff

Posted on December 4, 2008 by shaunmiller

iTunes U is a section of the iTunes store that houses educational audio and video files for free use by anyone. iTunes U is a part of the iTunes Store featuring free lectures, language lessons, audiobooks, and more, that you … Continue reading →

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Paying Students to get Good Grades

Posted on December 2, 2008 by shaunmiller

On the Colbert Report, the guest was Roland Fryer.  Fryer is an economics professor.  He has noticed that black students are the lowest minority gaining an education.  So he has applied his economics into society.  Basically, use the free market … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Education, Government, Race | 8 Comments

Two Socratic Teachers

Posted on October 13, 2008 by shaunmiller

I’ve had this idea for a week now and I’m considering writing a paper on this. Socrates is known as the archetype of philosophy.  His Socratic Method is the paradigm of what Western philosophy is all about.  You go through … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Paper Topic, Socrates, Teaching | 6 Comments