What Does a Philosopher Do?
Get to know a real-life philosopher, and find out if philosophy is for you.
Dan Schwartz (PhD in philosophy)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(12)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
This short one-time class is your opportunity to get to know a philosopher. I will tell some stories about my background and career and allow some time for any questions. Topics will include: - What philosophy is and what a career as a philosopher looks like - The pros and cons of a career as a philosopher - The various branches of philosophy (metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, politics) - How philosophy is related to real life - What you can learn from my other Outschool classes No prior knowledge or experience is needed. Anyone can take this class.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2023
4.9
12reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree from University of California, San Diego
I have a PhD in philosophy from University of California San Diego, and I have worked as a philosophy professor at various colleges and universities. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$2
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-10 learners per class
