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September 09, 2005
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The BBC, in an article entitled "Philosophy Students 'a happy lot'", reports on a survey which suggests that philosophers (and theologians, bless 'em) "are the most satisfied in higher education." Excitingly, the survey results were leaked to the Times Higher Ed Supplement, and their article is online too. They write:
Philosophy and theology students are the most satisfied, rating their courses 4.3 for overall satisfaction, and the most happy with the quality of their teachers, awarding them a score of 4.2.
Robin Cameron, chair in philosophy at Aberdeen University and former secretary of the British Philosophical Society, said he was delighted.
"Students do not undertake degree courses in philosophy lightly, so they are committed to their subject," he said. "We have small departments with an open-door approach."
Posted by logican at September 9, 2005 12:59 AM
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I wonder how many students of those surveyed were philosophy students. I would imagine not a lot. In which case, while it is still sweet words to hear, I think part of it can be explained by the low number of philosophy students and the lack of technical support required for students (I mean, it costs how much to pick up a philosophy armchair second hand?).
Posted by: Brendan at September 9, 2005 09:58 PM