Friday, July 31, 2009

What kind of jobs can you get with a major in Philosophy?

I like the idea of majoring in Philosophy but what jobs can I get with a Philosophy major besides a lawyer? I also would love to minor in psychology or counseling. How would these help my Philosophy major?

What kind of jobs can you get with a major in Philosophy?
You can do anything with a Philosophy major. It doesn't limit you in any way (unless you let it). Do whatever it is you want to do. If you're interested in some field, you'll be good at it, and you'll go far.





Best of luck to you :-).
Reply:Why Study Philosophy?





National studies of college graduate test scores attest to the success of philosophy students. They consistently score better than nearly all other majors on the Graduate Record Exam, GMAT and LSAT.





But the value of an education in philosophy extends beyond the domain of personal and academic skills.





As the global community continues to shrink and corporate America restructures, careers will increasingly demand employees who can think critically, disclose hidden assumptions and values, formulate problems clearly, and discern the impact of ideas. The flexibility provided by a background in philosophy can become a career asset.





The undergraduate program in philosophy is excellent preparation for many other disciplines and professional programs, including teaching, fine arts, natural and social sciences, psychology, and business.





Philosophy graduates are actively working in many of those fields. Some have gone on to graduate or professional schools in law, philosophy, and other areas
Reply:Basically, you can't do anything with a BA in Philosophy. You have to get an advanced degree (Masters or PhD). Then you can teach, go into some sort of ministry, be a counsellor, or other fields that help people.
Reply:It might be tough but I would suggest jobs that had to deal with counseling. You know people are so left brained and condition they don't realize that the universe is in control of everything. Like failed marriages. If you used philosophy to help mend the persons heart it will help them to face "reality". I say go for it! It helped me alot.
Reply:(in homer simpsons voice) Hmmmmmm philosophy





I think the philosophy studeis will help you advance in any OTHER field.


As for Philosophy ONLY, then philsophy teacher. And hopefully write some REALLY good books. But if you go into other fields, some people will be REALLY impressed at you and what you accomplish.


think maybe of, social science, Education, Advertising, business management %26amp; infrastructures , medical, artificial intellegnce, theoretical physics or political science. Also city planning, economics, law.....all need people with good thinking skills, philosophy will help with growing EXCEPTIONAL thinking skills.....there is also, the military and psych ops.
Reply:lol anything that anyone else can do with any other BA. its just a piece of paper to show that you worked ur *** off for four years. no one cares what you majored in.
Reply:I also didn't want to be a lawyer. So naturally, I'm taking the bar in July.





Philosophy is useful in pretty much any field. It teaches you how to think.





However, as far as direct career path, the major isn't useful on its own unless you want to become a philosophy professor. It's popular as a double major, you can learn to think and learn something more practical too. Also, philosophy can apply to any number of other areas. Philosophy of mind, ethics, and free will are all interesting from a psychology/counseling prospective and will help you with that career.
Reply:lol, philosophy teacher. that's about it
Reply:Fast food. You can't be a lawyer with a major in philosophy, by the way. You have to go to law school to be a lawyer.
Reply:Let's see. If 'a' = 'b', and 'b' = 'c', then 'a' = 'c''. That means that if philosphy = no job, and psychology = no job, then go to law school to pay for 2 useless degrees. Seriously, do you really want to work and contribute something to society, or do just want to go to school forever? Not to be mean, but liberal arts degrees usually don't lead to anything real meaningful (meaning money in your pocket), unless you get your PHD, and there's certainly nothing wrong with being a prof.
Reply:Philosophy teach you how to think.


Psychology teach you how others think.


You need both for effective counseling.


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