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And actually expecting to get a job. Smh

I'm sure South Sudan has at least one uni with a Philo program

But i thought thats required when applying to Sturbucks?

Have we gone from "There is no God."

to "Ethics aren't real."?

MedeaLysistrata posted...

I'm sure South Sudan has at least one uni with a Philo program

It's not worth it... That shit is too old to make sense

Guess so

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But i thought thats required when applying to Sturbucks?

Ffs you just need the right English, and this ain't it

Reasons people could major in Philosophy that's not directly to find a job:

• already has a job and/or financially independent, doing it for self-fulfillment
• second/double major, often supplements a first major like pre-law or psychology
• interested in engaging in philosophy-related research to advance our collective knowledge
• meeting the undergrad requirement for a master's or doctorate program that accepts any completed undergrad major (and happens to love philosophy so it's a win/win)
• used as professional development to enhance critical thinking skills, analytical skills, research skills, and argumentative skills (due to the way the subject is taught)
• in a philosophy graduate program (the vast majority of doctoral programs are PhDs, or Doctorates in Philosophy), which employs most researchers and professors

I got my degree in philosophy an now I'm an Alex Grey painting.

I imagine most people doing philosophy know full well they won't get a job. There's other reasons to study. University were the happiest days of my life

Some majors are purely to complement your set of skills and not to depend entirely on.

Also, many people have this misconception that a degree (any degree) guarantees a job, which isn't the case at all. It gives you skills and knowledge but the job hunting and the career path are entirely on you and you alone. It is not uncommon to have young people with a Computer Science degree unable to find a decent job with the degree alone.

You can get a job through the power of "networking." Know a guy who became a program manager because his buddy recommended him.

haloiscoolisbak posted...

I imagine most people doing philosophy know full well they won't get a job. There's other reasons to study. University were the happiest days of my life

Ahh yes, I knew I forgot a reason. Some people just want the college experience, and pick a major that most interests them while doing college stuff, which for some is philosophy. (I guess that's an extension of my first point).

I know a woman who did who is now a paralegal at a high paying firm. It wasn't about what she majored in as much as what she committed herself to in college with all sorts of relevant clubs and research things

New riddle of induction, whatever that specific guy is doing is now useless

Philosophy is a good pre-law major. It also can be a good major for someone interested in politics.

to my understanding philosophy is a very versatile degree when combined with other credentials

Zanzenburger posted...

Reasons people could major in Philosophy that's not directly to find a job:
* already has a job and/or financially independent, doing it for self-fulfillment
* second/double major, often supplements a first major like pre-law or psychology
* interested in engaging in philosophy-related research to advance our collective knowledge
* meeting the undergrad requirement for a master's or doctorate program that accepts any completed undergrad major (and happens to love philosophy so it's a win/win)
* used as professional development to enhance critical thinking skills, analytical skills, research skills, and argumentative skills (due to the way the subject is taught)
* in a philosophy graduate program (the vast majority of doctoral programs are PhDs, or Doctorates in Philosophy), which employs most researchers and professors

Ding ding.

But people want to troll to make themselves feel better about themselves, probably because they are unhappy with their own circumstances and level of success.

Disclaimer: I do NOT have a bachelors degree in philosophy.

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So basically you get paid for never needing to bother with the first thing? Why did you start with it then!?

JordanStout posted...

Disclaimer: I do NOT have a bachelors degree in philosophy.

Me either
JordanStout posted...

But people want to troll to make themselves feel better about themselves, probably because they are unhappy with their own circumstances and level of success.

Yes, how did you conceive of that post?

What do you get when you cross a Psychologist with a Psychiatrist?

a philanthropist

I majored in philosophy because my plan was to go to Law School.

that plan changed about midway into my undergraduate, but since I had no other goal besides graduating, I just decided to stick with it.

it hasn't been ideal, but the following work experience that I had has given me a few decent opportunities.

JordanStout posted...

Ding ding.

But people want to troll to make themselves feel better about themselves, probably because they are unhappy with their own circumstances and level of success.

Disclaimer: I do NOT have a bachelors degree in philosophy.

wait, didn't you used to pretend that you majored in philosophy, and that you went to Law School and became a lawyer? or did you just decide to drop all the pretense?

MedeaLysistrata posted...

Me either

Yes, how did you conceive of that post?

Seems pretty obvious. ABC.

g0ldie posted...

wait, didn't you used to pretend that you majored in philosophy, and that you went to Law School and became a lawyer? or did you just decide to drop all the pretense?

You obviously have me confused with someone else.

I loved Philosophy, it was my minor.

you're not the dude who moved to Arizona?

if not, my apologies.

edit: at post 27.

VG_Study_Lounge posted...

I loved Philosophy, it was my minor.

Me too. I became an English teacher; my major was English. To this day I am more interested in the philosophy of teaching than the mechanics of being a classroom teacher.

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A philosopher knew.

If it's an easy degree, then it's an effective way around BS BS gatekeeping for jobs.

haloiscoolisbak posted...

I imagine most people doing philosophy know full well they won't get a job. There's other reasons to study. University were the happiest days of my life

Also the most expensive days of your life.

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Critical thinking is hilariously political

For example, consider the "command"

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Sorry, I made this topic in the morning, and today was really busy at work.

FinalFight posted...

Sorry, I made this topic in the morning, and today was really busy at work.

Man, this dude works. Must not have majored in philosophy!

FinalFight posted...

Also the most expensive days of your life.

You're assuming everyone is American.

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I fail to see how a question that can be ignored is critical at all.

Sorry... I'm just tired and had a bad day

Ok so I was trying to find my text book to show you what I was talking about, I confused declarative statements with "commands"

pNaught posted...

Man, this dude works. Must not have majored in philosophy!

Lol. True dat!

DrizztLink posted...

You're assuming everyone is American.

Fair enough

FinalFight posted...

Fair enough

It's not fair. I'm not even good at the only activity I believe I like.

MedeaLysistrata posted...

It's not fair. I'm not even good at the only activity I believe I like.

Welcome to life. I spent 14 years honing my art, and Im still not as good at comics as your average marvel/dc guy.

You just gotta make the best of what you have. And if you end up wasting a chunk of life on something that doesnt pan out, just consider it a learning experience.

FinalFight posted...

Welcome to life. I spent 14 years honing my art, and Im still not as good at comics as your average marvel/dc guy.

You just gotta make the best of what you have. And if you end up wasting a chunk of life on something that doesnt pan out, just consider it a learning experience.

Yeah...

It's pretty common Bachelors for Law School.

HovaRex posted...

It's pretty common Bachelors for Law School.

What's yours?