Becoming a Philosophy Professor with Manuel Vargas

Growing up in Bakersfield, California, Manuel Vargas had parents
who instilled the value of education and learning in him at an
early age. Starting his academic career at a local community
college, he found his way to UC Davis and then graduate school and
a Ph.D. program. He is now a professor at UC San Diego and his
research focuses on the history of philosophy in Latin America. He
shares what life is like as a professor and his advice for
prospective and current college students. Series: "Education
Channel" [Humanities] [Education] [Show ID: 37938]