I want a philosophy degree.

[BD2003]

Originally posted by: NuclearNed

Originally posted by: Jehovah
Currently a Phi Major:

Just don't let it get to your head. It fvcks with you if you get too deep into it.

Just curious: what type of job can you get with a philosophy degree?

You can sit at home all day, pondering your unemployment. But I dont mean to hate on it...I love philosophy, and learned a lot about it from school. But you dont need a class to teach you philosophy. You need an open mind, books, and patience. It will probably add more to your life than any amount of money.

 

[SacrosanctFiend]

Originally posted by: NuclearNed
Just curious: what type of job can you get with a philosophy degree?

You can teach, or go to law school, or go to medical school, or....that's it.

 

[cressida]

I remember working at Dell assembly line and there was a worker there that graduated with a phil degree doing assembly line.

 

[tami]

Originally posted by: Brule

Philosophy has a habit of being interesting.

i respectfully and completely disagree.

philosophy was the most boring subject i've studied in my entire life.

 

[gotsmack]

I'm going back to get a second masters part time just so I can defer my student (direct subsidized) loans and I might get one or two more after that since my employer will pay for it.

 

[FlyLice]

Originally posted by: notfred
Maybe after I finish my CS degree... I just find philosophy interesting.

Anyone go back to school for a second degree just because they were interested in the material, rather than to try and help out with future employment?

why not just study philosophy on your own.

Philosophy degree = unemployment

 

[poopaskoopa]

My buddy with a CS degree(who's doing pretty well, I might add) is looking to go back to study oceanography or something. He loves scuba diving. I used to know a guy with a philosophy degree. He was a Novell admin.

 

[PricklyPete]

Why would you need a degree in it. Take some classes...read some books.

 

[dr150]

Philosophy is boring if you have a bad teacher.

Learning Existentialism with a good teacher can be great, but not worth majoring in it....plus nobody employs you. It's good for Law School entrance though.


WATCH THE RECENTLY RELEASED "I LOVE HUCKABEES" ON DVD. REALLY FUNNY MOVIE ABOUT HOW PHILOSOPHY MESSES WITH YOU MIND.

 

[mercanucaribe]

Sounds like a waste of time.

 

[eigen]

Originally posted by: dr150
Philosophy is boring if you have a bad teacher.

Learning Existentialism with a good teacher can be great, but not worth majoring in it....plus nobody employs you. It's good for Law School entrance though.


WATCH THE RECENTLY RELEASED "I LOVE HUCKABEES" ON DVD. REALLY FUNNY MOVIE ABOUT HOW PHILOSOPHY MESSES WITH YOU MIND.

Yup people with PHIL. degree score higher on the LSAT than any other major.

 

[notfred]

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
Sounds like a waste of time.

/looks at own post count....

And anyone posting things like

Philosophy degree = unemployment

is unqualified to answer, since apparently they failed 3rd grade reading and are therfore unlikely to have much knowledge of college or degrees.

 

[BD2003]

Originally posted by: notfred

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
Sounds like a waste of time.

/looks at own post count....

And anyone posting things like

Philosophy degree = unemployment

is unqualified to answer, since apparently they failed 3rd grade reading and are therfore unlikely to have much knowledge of college or degrees.

Arent you the one who said they cant read a book in its entirety?

 

[PHiuR]

Originally posted by: Jehovah
Currently a Phi Major:

Just don't let it get to your head. It fvcks with you if you get too deep into it.

too true...it does mess with you :\

 

[Zenmervolt]

I'm working on going back to school to get a degree in Theology. Not to go into the preisthood, nor to be ordained, just because it's interesting and because I want the opportunity to teach later on. I say go for it.

ZV

 

[Landroval]

Originally posted by: NuclearNed

Originally posted by: Jehovah
Currently a Phi Major:

Just don't let it get to your head. It fvcks with you if you get too deep into it.

Just curious: what type of job can you get with a philosophy degree?

Philosophy is excellent for pre-law, if one is interested in that. In general, philosophy majors have excellent written and analytical skills that are useful in many professions. When I first graduated, I had several job offers and ended up working in commercial radio for several years. Because of the logic/cogsci aspects it was not too far a strech into CIS from there.

 

[Riprorin]

Originally posted by: notfred
Maybe after I finish my CS degree... I just find philosophy interesting.

Anyone go back to school for a second degree just because they were interested in the material, rather than to try and help out with future employment?

Not I.

Do you have wealthy parents who are footing the bill?