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2006-09-20 21:02:02 · 6 answers · asked by numbnuts 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
No. Many corporations and even the governments around the world value philosophers. They may theorize in the arts to enhance social recreation, or perhaps in the sciences to advance humanity. Philosophers are problem-solvers. They are the thinkers of a business, a company, or a government. Philosophers are heavily relied on when concrete fact is absent. When a business makes a difficult decision, they consult philosophers to predict the future with knowledge of the past, and the analysis of the differences in the scenarios in between. Philosophers are highly valued. Although philosophy itself is generally broad, it actually opens the philospher to a wide variety of fields. Finding a job will not be hard. Philosophers should also minor in a field of interest to enhance their resumes. Philosophers, however, are often expected to have earned their Ph.D. An education in philosophy may be long and rigorous, but its benefits are clear.
2006-09-20 21:09:41 · answer #1 · answered by Phu N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you're trying to get into medical school, a degree is a degree.
My mother got a degree in Latin with a teaching certificate (back in the 60s, pre-wed major), and ended up as a stock broker. My brother dropped out of HS, got a GED, and is a stock broker as well. My father got a degree in English, went on to be a computer programmer, and was instrumental in developing the IRS electronic filing system.
A degree more than anything demonstrates that you can handle an assignment, complete tasks on time, prepare for testing, discipline yourself to learn, etc.
Study what you like, apply yourself, get a well rounded education, network where you can, and you'll be fine. Any company that hires you is going to train you according to how they want things done anyway.
2006-09-21 04:23:54 · answer #2 · answered by L96vette 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because studying Philosophy involves being able to follow complex arguments, it is considered as a pre-law subject. Most of the people I know who went with an undergraduate degree in Philosophy went on to study law later on. Others stayed in academe.
2006-09-21 04:16:26 · answer #3 · answered by spindoccc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont listen to other people. It wouldnt be a degree if its useless in the first place. If you're interested in something, go for it!
2006-09-21 04:09:37 · answer #4 · answered by kai_sungit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As useless as an art, international relations, african-american studies, communication, or any other social science or humanities. Don't listen to the critics.
2006-09-21 05:12:26 · answer #5 · answered by Alucard 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the only career in philosophy that I can think of, is that of teaching it to others. What plans did you have for a career?
2006-09-21 04:10:20 · answer #6 · answered by Kleineganz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋