hagar Posted July 31, 2006 I got an "A" What can I say As we say in Norway Good times come easy But they never stay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pero Posted July 31, 2006 Congrats. For what did you get it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hagar Posted July 31, 2006 It was a masters thesis in Philosophy. h Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thelerner Posted July 31, 2006 More info. What subject? HOw many pages? and a few examples of what A material looks like. Please Michael P.S Congrads Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hagar Posted July 31, 2006 Oh, hell, I get a rash just thinking about it again... The topic was the Philosophy of Technology, with emphasis on the thought of Walter Benjamin. 100 pages I bled for that grade. Manifested good, I think Too much head work though, but I managed to squeeze in some Kabbalah in there, the overcoming of technological alientation and destruction can create a Tikkun Olam of the world. h Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trunk Posted July 31, 2006 It was a masters thesis in Philosophy. Yikes! Good work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaoWaDiddy Posted August 1, 2006 Congratulations! It sounds as if you managed to have some fun mixed with all of the work that went into this. Was this the final requirement for your Masters? Charlie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hagar Posted August 1, 2006 Thanks. This is not looking like a bragging thread, right? I had too much fun during my student years, and put my studies in second place behind skiing, climbing and retreats. It was the final requirment for the thesis, and it was the hardest thing I ever had done, juggling fatherhood, no sleep, a part time job etc. But who's complaining? I guess it's a very un-daositic thing to put emphasis on a grade, but this thing makes life for my family a whole lot easier. It opens so many doors, and if I had done worse, I may have been forced to flip burgers at MacDonald's. As I sat through my last months of all-nighters and changing diapers, I decided to put my whole heart into it, and do it for my son. I wanted him to be proud of me, and have a dad that is not a slacker and a "could-have-been". It was a true learning experience for me, and forced me out of an arificial happy-go-lucky approach to things. Results do matter sometimes. Especially when you have your back against the wall. The only way to make a living by philosophy in Oslo is getting an A on the thesis. If you don't you can forget about taking a PhD or having anything to say with this education that cost me a fucking fortune. I am just very, very satisfied. Sorry if I boast. It will pass by tomorrow. h Congratulations! It sounds as if you managed to have some fun mixed with all of the work that went into this. Was this the final requirement for your Masters? Charlie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thelerner Posted August 1, 2006 Undaoist to put emphasis on getting a good grade? Nonsense, "If you're goinna play the game boy, you got to learn to play it right". By taoist Kenny Rogers. Michael Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sean Posted August 2, 2006 The only way to make a living by philosophy in Oslo is getting an A on the thesis. If you don't you can forget about taking a PhD or having anything to say with this education that cost me a fucking fortune. I am just very, very satisfied. Sorry if I boast. It will pass by tomorrow. Pass by tommorow! Many you should be gloating about this until your final breath. And if it gets stale just keep embellishing in tiny increments so even you don't notice until by the time you are 120 years old (thanks to Taoist practices) you will have defeated both god and demon to earn this grade. Congrats man. That's cool you worked Kabbalah in there also. Sean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoda Posted August 2, 2006 Maybe not quite as cool as your ski footage or your haircut, but still very cool. I'm glad you nailed the landing! -Yoda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hagar Posted August 3, 2006 Pass by tommorow! Many you should be gloating about this until your final breath. And if it gets stale just keep embellishing in tiny increments so even you don't notice until by the time you are 120 years old (thanks to Taoist practices) you will have defeated both god and demon to earn this grade. Congrats man. That's cool you worked Kabbalah in there also. Sean Thanks Sean, I thing your trust in my longevity is unfounded, as I feel 10 years older the last 6 months. Stress and no sleep does the trick. Yoda: I agree, but the big hair is gone now, since I need to conform to the grooming standards when applying for jobs. Sigh! h Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
