My main issue with each of these courses is relevance. We discussed some beliefs and theories that often seemed far from my current reality. The lack of connection between the material and its effect on my life always seemed to hinder my ability to absorb different theories. When I found myself in another philosophy class, I began to worry that I would encounter the same problem. Therefore, as we browsed through the writings of Socrates and Aristotle and my understanding and attention began to wane, I feared that I would not be able to make that connection between the material and its impact on my life. Some days I left class unmoved, completely forgetting the discussion and the importance of a theory. However, on occasion, I have found myself consumed by certain philosophies. For example, Mill's theory of utilitarianism, which evaluates right or wrong based on the amount of happiness that benefits society rather than the individual, left me completely perplexed. He forced me to consider how much I value my happiness and said that self-preservation is very important