LibGuides: English 101S: Personal Philosophy Statement

Inspiration

"I Believe" Essays
Because your personal philosophy essay will be written using "I believe" statements, this resource of "I believe" essays should spark some ideas that will help you with your assignment.
Interviewing: What's Your Life Philosophy?
This article addresses how to respond when asked what your life philosophy is during a job interview. The advice given can be helpful as you work on your assignment.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
If you are struggling to figure out what you believe, LDS.org is a great place to start.

Constructing a Life Philosophy
Call Number: H 1 .O66lif 2005
ISBN: 0737729279
Publication Date: 2005-05-01
In this newly updated volume, thinkers such as M. Scott Peck, Niccolo Machiavelli, Paul Kurtz, and Pema Chodron offer readers an engaging overview of humanity's perennial investigation into the meaning of life. Chapters include: How Do Religions Give Life Meaning? What Motivates Moral Behavior? What Principles Should Guide Our Lives?
Why We Work by Barry Schwartz
Call Number: HD 4905 .S3175 2015
ISBN: 9781476784861
Publication Date: 2015-09-01
An analysis of the purpose of work in people's lives demonstrates how work operates in American culture and how everyday people can find happiness in the workplace, explaining the importance of career goals.