Why You Should Study Philosophy
The great virtue of philosophy is that it teaches not what to think, but how to think. It is the study of meaning, of the principles underlying conduct, thought and knowledge. The skills it hones are the ability to think critically and creatively, to question orthodoxies, and to express ideas clearly.
While only a small proportion of philosophy majors go on to become professional philosophers, they flourish in a surprisingly diverse range of career fields. Philosophy has always been excellent training for the law but it is equally useful for computer scientists. Philosophy majors have the highest acceptance rate to US medical schools, compared with all other majors. More recently, businesses have started to recognize the valuable skills that philosophy majors bring to the workplace.
Studying philosophy helps one become a truly independent thinker, which is the ultimate transferable job skill.
Philosophy in the Job Market:
- Chicago Business Journal: The Sword of Damocles: The Value of Philosophy to a Business Leader
- The Wall Street Journal: Why I Was Wrong About Liberal Arts Majors
- The New York Times: In a New Generation of College Students, Many Opt for the Life Examined
- Huffington Post: The Unexpected Way Philosophy Majors Are Changing The World Of Business
- Why Study Philosophy: Philosophy: What can it do for you?
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