Philosophy
- Undergraduate Philosophy Students: Choosing Philosophy
I thought it might be fun to do a short series of posts on undergraduate philosophy majors. Today, we?ll talk about why students generally pick up a philosophy concentration. My next post will discuss the evolution of the common undergraduate philosophy...
- In Praise Of A "liberal Education"
"The Tyranny of the College Major" Colleges should require students to take more courses outside of their discipline. by J.W. Powell January 24th, 2014 The Atlantic The American bachelor's degree has over the last 150 years become centered...
- Philosophy...looking For A Justification
"Who Needs Philosophy? Colleges Defend the Humanities Despite High Costs, Dim Job Prospects" by Jon Marcus March 7th, 2013 Time Oregon State University President Ed Ray flinched when a stranger confronted him to say his daughter had just graduated from...
- More Grads?
"Do We Really Need More College Grads?" by George Leef March 11th, 2009 Investor's Business Daily The first seven weeks of Barack Obama's presidency have been notable for the use of our economic turmoil as an excuse for showering money and favors...
- Universities And Umbrella Majors
"Nationally, the most popular major chosen by college students is business, according to statistics compiled in 2006 by the U.S. Department of Education." Is this really the material for higher education and better suited for specialized institutions....
Philosophy
Why Study Philosophy?
Why Study Philosophy?
What can it do for you?
What can it do for you?
V a l u a b l e S k i l l s Leave your preconceptions at the door! Philosophy delivers highly marketable, highly transferable skills. If your ideal career requires thinking, talking, or writing, we'll help you prepare. Be Employable: Study Philosophy The discipline teaches you how to think clearly, a gift that can be applied to any line of work. The Power of the Liberal Arts Major If you're getting a liberal arts degree, here's a piece of welcome news: you're actually in more demand than those who are getting finance and accounting degrees. Degrees that Pay You Back Your parents might have worried when you chose Philosophy as a major. But a year-long survey of 1.2 million people shows that graduates in philosophy earned 103.5% more about 10 years post-commencement. The Rise in Stock of Philosophy Graduates Figures from the Higher Education Statistics Agency show philosophy graduates are in growing demand from employers. The Management Myth Most of management theory is inane, writes the founder of a consulting firm. If you want to succeed in business, don?t get an M.B.A. Study philosophy instead. Study of Philosophy Makes Gains Despite Economy In an era in which chronic unemployment seems to demand hard skills, some students are turning to an ancient study that they say prepares them not for a job, but for the multiple jobs they expect to hold during their lifetimes. | B i g Q u e s t i o n s Ever wondered if God exists? If you have free will? If life has a meaning? Whether abortion / same-sex marriage / capitalism is right or wrong?If death is the end? So have we! Believe it or not, we've made progress and we have answers?lots of them?backed up with reasons. Come join humanity's conversation before life gets in the way and you die wondering. Consider this question: "What Do I desire?" Bertrand Russell: "The Value of Philosophy" (pdf) H i g h S c o r e s Philosophy Rules the GRE Thinking about graduate school? Add up the three sections: Philosophy majors have the highest overall score on the GRE. (New data for 2013, same story: philosophy dominates) Philosophy Rocks the GMAT How about business school? Philosophy majors outperform majors in economics, statistics, finance, accounting, etc. Philosophy Owns the LSAT Need that J.D.? Philosophy is a better bet than political science, pre-law, and anything starting with "business." Philosophy Gets You into Med School Philosophers enjoy the best chance of admission to medical school of any major. |
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- Undergraduate Philosophy Students: Choosing Philosophy
I thought it might be fun to do a short series of posts on undergraduate philosophy majors. Today, we?ll talk about why students generally pick up a philosophy concentration. My next post will discuss the evolution of the common undergraduate philosophy...
- In Praise Of A "liberal Education"
"The Tyranny of the College Major" Colleges should require students to take more courses outside of their discipline. by J.W. Powell January 24th, 2014 The Atlantic The American bachelor's degree has over the last 150 years become centered...
- Philosophy...looking For A Justification
"Who Needs Philosophy? Colleges Defend the Humanities Despite High Costs, Dim Job Prospects" by Jon Marcus March 7th, 2013 Time Oregon State University President Ed Ray flinched when a stranger confronted him to say his daughter had just graduated from...
- More Grads?
"Do We Really Need More College Grads?" by George Leef March 11th, 2009 Investor's Business Daily The first seven weeks of Barack Obama's presidency have been notable for the use of our economic turmoil as an excuse for showering money and favors...
- Universities And Umbrella Majors
"Nationally, the most popular major chosen by college students is business, according to statistics compiled in 2006 by the U.S. Department of Education." Is this really the material for higher education and better suited for specialized institutions....