End of year reflection

Period 1 philosophy this year was unlike another class. It was truly eye opening and inspiring of deeper thought. Over the year I found that my ability to analyze almost anything, especially from a philosophical standpoint, improved immensely. In addition, the class brought me a realization that acquiring knowledge and the process of developing new ideas is something that is necessary for the growth of the mind. It is entirely possible to sit around and learn nothing and do nothing every day. There are people who do that quite well! However, after studying philosophy for almost a year, to that concept of living, I say, what a wasteful and mundane existence! The mind desires to be set free and roam the vast fields of knowledge!

Although many of us from class may forget the exact details of those fields of knowledge, we will be much less inclined to forget the chemistry that existed between us. Never before have I been apart of class in which all the members molded so well together. Paraphrasing an idea that Mr. Summers spoke about early in the year, school is more about learning how to act in a social environment than it is learning the required material. Even though Mr. Summers may have been talking about education at younger ages I believe the same holds true for kids right up to high school. That's not to say that learning in school is pointless, but rather that the most meaningful and valuable things obtained from a high school class, like friendship, will be the most easily remembered.

Thanks to everyone for making philosophy class enjoyable and memorable!
I would also like to take this time to apologize for arriving 1-7 minutes late to class every morning!

Have an awesome summer!

Signing off of my philosophy blog with thanks to all,
Eli Hallowell