Regina King PERSONAL DETAILS Full name: REGINA MARIA KING Age: 60 Current occupation: PSYCHOTHERAPIST Where you live: UK — ESSEX Your program: 'THE PHILOSOPHY OF MIND' — 'SEARCHING FOR THE SOUL' Start date: 1. CHOOSING PATHWAYS How did you find out about us? was it by accident? were you searching for a philosophy course? I WAS SEARCHING FOR A PHILOSOPHY LONG DISTANCE COURSE . What alternatives were you considering at the time? NONE What considerations were uppermost in your mind when you decided to apply to Pathways? I FOUND THE PROGRAMS INSPIRING ANDCOMPATIBLE WITH MY PRESENT CIRCUNSTANCES. How do you feel about that decision now? NO REGRETS AT ALL. 2. STUDY MATERIALS Did you take any of the six Pathways written programs? which one(s)? THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE MIND AND SEARCHING FOR THE SOUL. How did you find the Pathways study materials? were they too easy, too difficult or just about right? I DID NOT FIND EASY, BUT I DID NOT EXPECT TO BE EASY. PHILOSOPHY IS A BEAUTIFUL COMPLEX SUBJECT AND IT IS NOT ABOUT TO BE EASY OR DIFFICULT . How do the Pathways materials rate in comparison with text books that you have seen or studied? IT COMES ALREADY INTERPRETED AND CLARIFIED. IT IS UP TO THE STUDENT TO MAKE SENSE OR NOT. Do you feel that you made the right choice of program, or given the chance would you like to try a different Pathway? why? I LIKE TO BELIEVE I DID CHOOSE THE RIGHT ONE AS I HAVE A PARTICULAR INTEREST IN THE STUDY OF THE MIND, BODY AND SOUL . 3. PATHWAYS WEB SITE How useful have you found the information provided on the Pathways web pages? NO COMPLAINTS. How might the content or layout of the Pathways pages be improved? I AM NOT SURE In your view, does the Pathways web site convey an accurate impression of what it is like to study with Pathways? CERTAINLY FOR ME. 4. INTERACTION WITH YOUR MENTOR Who is/ was your Pathways mentor? DR. GEOFFREY KLEMPNER Are you generally happy with the interaction and feedback that you have have received from your mentor? SERIOUSLY YES. HE IS SUPPORTIVE AND ATTEMPTIVE TO MY NEEDS AND DIFFICUTIES. How well, in your view, does the current system of providing mentor interaction work? how would you like to see it improved? I AM QUITE HAPPY WITH THE CURRENT SYSTEM. How does the tuition you received compare with other philosophy courses you have taken, whether online or face-to-face? REASONABLE. 5. INTERACTION WITH OTHER STUDENTS Have you ever participated in the Pathways online conferences? NO If you did participate, how would you rate the quality of the philosophical discussion? N/A If you did not participate, what kind of conference provision would tempt you to join the conference? AT THE MOMENT I CAN NOT THINK ABOUT Would you like to see further opportunities provided for Pathways students to engage in dialogue? do you have any ideas? MAYBE FACE BOOK. 6. IMPACT OF STUDYING WITH PATHWAYS What effect, if any, has studying Philosophy with Pathways had on your life? IT HAS BEEN HELPFUL WITH MY WORK AS AN EXISTENTIAL PSYCHOTHERAPIST. Have you been motivated to continue studying Philosophy after you complete your course? YES Have you taken another Philosophy course? or do you plan to? NO What other benefits or consequences have you noticed from studying Philosophy with Pathways? IT IS ALWAYS MEANINGFUL FOR ME TO BE ABLE TO HAVE INFORMATION FROM OTHER SOURCES OF KNOWLEDGE. 7. FUTURE PROJECTS Do you have any thoughts about future projects which we might undertake? NO Some students have expressed an interest in a conference where Pathways students could meet face-to-face. How do you feel about that idea? I FIND AN INTERESTING SUGGESTION. Would you be prepared to travel to Sheffield to attend a Pathways conference? YES Currently, there are two free Pathways e-journals, Philosophy Pathways and Philosophy for Business. What are your thoughts about a third journal dedicated to publishing the best examples of course work by Pathways students? I HAVE TO THINK ABOUT IT. 8. CONTRIBUTING TO PATHWAYS Do you have any thoughts about possible articles for Philosophy Pathways or Philosophy for Business? Or have you already written a piece that you could send us? AT THE MOMENT I AM DISTRACTED WITH DOMESTIC AND PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENTS AND I AM STRUGLING TO KEEP UP WITH MY PAPERS. MAY BE IN FUTURE. Have you have successfully completed the ISFP Associate or Fellowship Awards, or the first year of the University of London Diploma or BA in Philosophy? If so, would you like to join the panel of Ask a Philosopher? MAY BE IN FUTURE. If you have successfully completed a BA degree in Philosophy, would you like to become a Pathways mentor? N/A 9. GENERAL ASSESSMENT In the most general terms, how would you rate your experience with Pathways: Strongly positive? More positive than negative? About equal? More negative than positive? Strongly negative? MORE POSITIVE THAN NEGATIVE How would you summarize the reasons for your assessment? REINFORCED MY PREVIOUS VIEW 10. PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE YOUR COMMENTS Are you prepared to allow us to reproduce any of your comments above, under your name, on the Pathways web site? YES Or, is there something in particular you would be prepared to say for publication? 'PHILOSOPHY IS A CALLING FROM BEING, A GIVEN FROM EXISTING' **END OF QUESTIONNAIRE** Email info@philosophypathways.com if you would like to comment on this page.