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Mike's interest in philosophy began as a direct result of his professional experiences.
Mike's interest in philosophy began as a direct result of his professional experiences.
False (B)
As a child, Mike primarily enjoyed academic journals and philosophical treatises.
As a child, Mike primarily enjoyed academic journals and philosophical treatises.
False (B)
Mike's current reading habit involves dedicating time to reading a single book thoroughly from cover to cover.
Mike's current reading habit involves dedicating time to reading a single book thoroughly from cover to cover.
False (B)
Mike's initial return to reading was influenced by a technological malfunction impacting his usual leisure activity.
Mike's initial return to reading was influenced by a technological malfunction impacting his usual leisure activity.
During his teen years, Mike sought books based on the depth of their narrative complexity.
During his teen years, Mike sought books based on the depth of their narrative complexity.
Flashcards
Influence of Childhood Reading
Influence of Childhood Reading
Childhood reading shapes interests and preferences later in life.
Transition to Adult Reading
Transition to Adult Reading
Moves from casual reading to seeking intellectual engagement in college.
Loss of Traditional Book Reading
Loss of Traditional Book Reading
Professional life led to less reading of traditional books, favoring manuals and online content.
Rediscovery of Reading
Rediscovery of Reading
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Current Reading Habits
Current Reading Habits
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Study Notes
Reading Habits Throughout Life
- Childhood (ages 8-13): Enjoyed classic literature like Journey to the Centre of the Earth, The Call of the Wild, and Robinson Crusoe.
- Adolescence: Sought out books with unusual or controversial ideas to impress peers. Focused on unique titles and authors' names, and explored less popular books.
- University: Read philosophy, aiming for intellectual discussions.
- Professional Life: Reduced book reading, opting for news, manuals, and documents. Only read books during travel.
- Recent Shift: TV malfunction inspired a renewed interest in books. Now enjoys multiple books simultaneously, placing them prominently by the bed.
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Description
Exploration of how reading habits evolve from childhood classics to adolescent explorations, philosophical pursuits in university, and practical reading in professional life. A personal journey reflecting the changing role of books throughout life.
