George Brooks PERSONAL DETAILS Full name: George Brooks Age: 71 Current occupation: Retired lawyer Where you live: California USA Your program: Fellowship Start date: 1. CHOOSING PATHWAYS How did you find out about us? was it by accident? were you searching for a philosophy course? What alternatives were you considering at the time? other online courses What considerations were uppermost in your mind when you decided to apply to Pathways? The fact that I could do philosophy study on my own with a first-class mentor How do you feel about that decision now? Very good decision--Geoffrey is a first class mentor. He is thoughtful, Insightful, and treats those of us who are not at his level in philosophy with dignity and respect. It would be a wonderful experience to meet him in person. 2. STUDY MATERIALS Did you take any of the six Pathways written programs? which one(s)? How did you find the Pathways study materials? were they too easy, too difficult or just about right? How do the Pathways materials rate in comparison with text books that you have seen or studied? Do you feel that you made the right choice of program, or given the chance would you like to try a different Pathway? why? 3. PATHWAYS WEB SITE How useful have you found the information provided on the Pathways web pages? How might the content or layout of the Pathways pages be improved? In your view, does the Pathways web site convey an accurate impression of what it is like to study with Pathways? 4. INTERACTION WITH YOUR MENTOR Who is/ was your Pathways mentor? Geoffrey Klempner Are you generally happy with the interaction and feedback that you have have received from your mentor? Yes How well, in your view, does the current system of providing mentor interaction work? how would you like to see it improved? How does the tuition you received compare with other philosophy courses you have taken, whether online or face-to-face? Dr. Klempner is attentive and it is working fine 5. INTERACTION WITH OTHER STUDENTS Have you ever participated in the Pathways online conferences? If you did participate, how would you rate the quality of the philosophical discussion? If you did not participate, what kind of conference provision would tempt you to join the conference? Would you like to see further opportunities provided for Pathways students to engage in dialogue? do you have any ideas? 6. IMPACT OF STUDYING WITH PATHWAYS What effect, if any, has studying Philosophy with Pathways had on your life? Have you been motivated to continue studying Philosophy after you complete your course? Absolutely Have you taken another Philosophy course? or do you plan to? What other benefits or consequences have you noticed from studying Philosophy with Pathways? 7. FUTURE PROJECTS Do you have any thoughts about future projects which we might undertake? Some students have expressed an interest in a conference where Pathways students could meet face-to-face. How do you feel about that idea? Would you be prepared to travel to Sheffield to attend a Pathways conference? 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 think that is a excellent idea. 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? 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? If you have successfully completed a BA degree in Philosophy, would you like to become a Pathways mentor? 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? Strongly positive How would you summarize the reasons for your assessment? I am working on a Fellowship dissertation involving Justice and legal philosophical theory. After reading my dissertation my mentor, Dr. Klempner — and he certainly is a mentor — made some very perceptive comments as well as suggestions all of which I found useful and extended an excellent learning experience. I found it exciting that he personally knew one of the great legal theorists of the 20th century. 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? If one wants to learn philosophy, and is willing to work at it, Pathways is a wonderful opportunity. If you are studying philosophy in school Pathways is the best tutor available at the cost. All in all I say "go for it." **END OF QUESTIONNAIRE** Email info@philosophypathways.com if you would like to comment on this page.