A Tribute To My Teachers
The importance of good teachers in my development
When I consider my development, both as a person and a researcher philosopher, I realise that the teachers that I had throughout my life have played a great role:
When I was in middle school, a theology professor had told us not to hurry growing up (a very common theme among kids and teenagers), because we will grow up anyway and we will be grown-ups forever after that. We should enjoy our childhood.
In high school, a sociology professor had told us that the place we live in and choose to continue our university studies is equally important to the field of studies we choose. In fact, it may even be preferable to choose a field we may be slightly less interested but which happens to be in a great city with lots of opportunities and a vibrant social environment.
In university, an economics professor had told us that we should prioritise interdisciplinarity than mere specialisation. That we are entering a period where interdisciplinarity will be more and more important. He was, indeed, right.
And, finally, my great philosophy professor, student and friend of the French philosopher Louis Althusser, who wanted us to learn how to read, think, and speak properly.
To those teachers — and, perhaps, others too, that currently do not come to my mind — I am grateful! In my view, they have succeeded in their role as educators!