Anyone here have a major in philosophy?

[platinumike]

Also...can anyone explain how a major/minor degree works? from what i know at the common university one earns a Bachelor of Arts degree in a certain field, that field being their major. So what is the minor? like an AA degree in another field?

-ok, with that set aside, I have been considering switching from finance to philosophy and I really like philosophy from what I seem to understand of it. Right now iam in a community college so I dont think any of this minor stuff matters. What would you all reccomend, what career oppurtunities could one seek with a degree in philosophy?
-Thanks.

 

[platinumike]

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[bradruth]

You could get a job in factory somewhere.

 

[datalink7]

I majored in Philosophy.

My career is in my sig.

 

[dxkj]

I know a lot of people at the local mcdonalds and burger king have them

 

[Kalbi]

why would anyone waste their time, money, and brain on a philosophy degree?!

 

[datalink7]

In all honesty, I would highly reccomend anyone get a minor in Philosophy. Gives a good perspective on many different issues.

However, if you want to Major in Philosophy you should either 1) Have a job already lined up (like me and the military) or 2) Want to go to Law School or 3) Love Philosophy more than anything else.

 

[Noema]

I studied philosophy as my main field in college, so technically I have a major in philosophy (it would count as a major in the US). However, I didn't study in the US and hence I didn't follow that 'major' - 'minor' system US colleges work with, and I'm not too sure about it so I couldn't answer your first question.

As for your other doubts, Philosophy is only recommendable if you are willing to sink into it, mainly because you won't get too many financial rewards out of it and hence you take it as a reward in itself. If that's the case, then go for it, but be aware that it can be very, very technical (specially anglo-saxon philosophy, which is what most US colleges focus on). As for career opportunities, you have not much to choose from besides an academic life (ie working at a University as professor - researcher). That's not so bad, I think, because it basically means you'll get paid to continue delving into philosophy. I personally really, really love philosophy and will devote my life to it. That's a decision I took even before entering college. That said, about 90% of the people I took class with and also have degrees in Philosophy don't work in anything that has to do with philosophy.

Presently I'm working in a project to present alongside my application for a Doctorate scholarship in germany, as I want to specialize in german philosophy. So my plan is to work as a full time researcher as soon as I get my doctorate.

 

[HardcoreRobot]

a minor is just a minor, not a degree

if you really like it just double major. it depends on the school and degrees, but it often doesnt require much more of a time investment.

 

[platinumike]

thats cool data, I was talking to an Army recruiter before I got into college, and was really close to joining the Army under the 10x Special Forces contract. I've been considering of achieving commision as well. I need to contact a University ROTC recruiter, because I think after transfering to a university it may be too late for me to get into the ROTC and pursue commision. Do you perhaps know any deatils on how ROTC works and how it compares to OCS?

-Thanks

 

[bradruth]

Originally posted by: datalink7
I majored in Philosophy.

My career is in my sig.

ROTC or OCS?

 

[tweakmm]

Odd, I'm either going to double major in philosophy and finance or possibly just major in finance and minor in philosophy.

 

[datalink7]

Originally posted by: bradruth

Originally posted by: datalink7
I majored in Philosophy.

My career is in my sig.

ROTC or OCS?

ROTC. Oregon State.

I'm currently in IOBC (Infantry Officer Basic Course...Have about 60% ROTC, 30% OCS, and 10% West Point).

thats cool data, I was talking to an Army recruiter before I got into college, and was really close to joining the Army under the 10x Special Forces contract. I've been considering of achieving commision as well. I need to contact a University ROTC recruiter, because I think after transfering to a university it may be too late for me to get into the ROTC and pursue commision. Do you perhaps know any deatils on how ROTC works and how it compares to OCS?

At least at my university, you just had to be in ROTC for two years. So even if you are already about to get a degree, you can just stay on and pursue a masters while taking your two years of ROTC classes. If you do the two year ROTC program (as opposed to the 4 year) you have to go to a basic sort of camp over the summer (4 weeks long... no sweat really) to substitute for the first two years.

I'm not as familiar with OCS, but basically you enlist and then go to OCS (not sure how long it is). So by enlisting you have to go through basic training. From what I've heard, OCS isn't very much fun.

If you want more specific details, feel free to PM me

 

[DaiShan]

Originally posted by: platinumike
Also...can anyone explain how a major/minor degree works? from what i know at the common university one earns a Bachelor of Arts degree in a certain field, that field being their major. So what is the minor? like an AA degree in another field?

-ok, with that set aside, I have been considering switching from finance to philosophy and I really like philosophy from what I seem to understand of it. Right now iam in a community college so I dont think any of this minor stuff matters. What would you all reccomend, what career oppurtunities could one seek with a degree in philosophy?
-Thanks.

Bro, trust me Major in Finance and minor in philosophy.

 

[dawnbug]

I read somewhere that philosophy majors are popular hirees at some businesses, because of the emphasis put on logic in thinking.

 

[Childs]

Originally posted by: LadyBuggy
I read somewhere that philosophy majors are popular hirees at some businesses, because of the emphasis put on logic in thinking.

Yep. Also make good programmers. If you guys think a philosophy major is a waste try debating a philosophy major. Probably the some of the smartest guys/gals you'll ever meet.

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: bradruth
You could get a job in factory somewhere.

What do you have against Starbucks?

 

[bradruth]

Originally posted by: jadinolf

Originally posted by: bradruth
You could get a job in factory somewhere.

What do you have against Starbucks?

You can call it whatever you want, but it's all still coffee, damnit. :|

 

[datalink7]

Originally posted by: Childs

Originally posted by: LadyBuggy
I read somewhere that philosophy majors are popular hirees at some businesses, because of the emphasis put on logic in thinking.

Yep. Also make good programmers. If you guys think a philosophy major is a waste try debating a philosophy major. Probably the some of the smartest guys/gals you'll ever meet.

Oh, it's certainly not a waste. Only if you want to make a lot of money. Which is why I said you have to love it (as I did, plus I already had a job secured in them military).

 

[bradruth]

Originally posted by: Childs
If you guys think a philosophy major is a waste try debating a philosophy major. Probably the some of the smartest guys/gals you'll ever meet.

Or at least some of the most pretentious and self-aggrandizing people you'll ever meet. It depends on which one you talk to.

 

[datalink7]

Originally posted by: bradruth

Originally posted by: Childs
If you guys think a philosophy major is a waste try debating a philosophy major. Probably the some of the smartest guys/gals you'll ever meet.

Or at least some of the most pretentious and self-aggrandizing people you'll ever meet. It depends on which one you talk to.

lol... this is entirely true. Some of the most arrogant people I've met have been Philosophy majors.

But perhaps that is just me being pretentious

 

[DaveSimmons]

Originally posted by: Childs
Yep. Also make good programmers. If you guys think a philosophy major is a waste try debating a philosophy major. Probably the some of the smartest guys/gals you'll ever meet.

The formal logic courses are good training for a programmer, the Kant and Wittgenstein classes not so much.

(The "informal logic" / critical thinking classes are worthwhile for everyone, and should be a prerequisite for posting in P&N.)

 

[bradruth]

Originally posted by: datalink7

Originally posted by: bradruth

Originally posted by: Childs
If you guys think a philosophy major is a waste try debating a philosophy major. Probably the some of the smartest guys/gals you'll ever meet.

Or at least some of the most pretentious and self-aggrandizing people you'll ever meet. It depends on which one you talk to.

lol... this is entirely true. Some of the most arrogant people I've met have been Philosophy majors.

But perhaps that is just me being pretentious

:laugh:

 

[mdchesne]

a mjor in philosphy? you have to be kidding me. only majors in philosphy have a major in something else to keep them employed! they're no practical application for philosophy these days except as a philosophy teacher

 

[KillerCharlie]

Honestly, I think minors are useless. I dropped my minor even though I only needed to take one more class in it.