THE Philosophy and Current Issues course introduced by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency to undergraduates in public and private universities, starting with the 2019/2020 cohort, may be the first course in philosophy for most students. There is the misconception among students that philosophy is difficult, too abstract and not relevant in preparing graduates for the workplace.
In fact, it is quite the opposite. Studying philosophy is most relevant as it encourages students to think deeply about a wide range of issues.
