Philosopher Income?

Question

How much do philosophers make?

Answer 1

My BA from the University of Michigan is in philosophy, and I am in the habit of saying "that and a couple of bucks will get me a cup of coffee."

Basically, much undergraduate philosophy is assumed to be pre-law, so we could say that philosophers (in the sense of BA in philosophy) can make very large incomes indeed. But next to becoming lawyers, they become professors, and are paid a comfortable but not luxurious salary. Of course, if they write and publish ("publish or perish" is the cry of academia), and if their writings are popular, they can make a great deal of money.

Philosophers who are called in to assist with difficult decisions, such as those on the advisory boards of hospitals, are generally paid as independent contractors, and they bill by the hour. So this would depend not only on their hourly rate, but how much business they get. There are probably a few who develop reputations for being able to assist in negotiations of a very sensitive nature (perhaps even taking on the professional title of mediator) who can command pretty hefty fees, but it's a pretty good field for those who do not consider money all that important.

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

Hey Jackson,

In the book, "The art of motorcycle maintenance", the main character goes crazy trying to be a philosopher. His recovery can in using the analogy of Motorcycle maintenance to describe philosophy. So, you can do anything you want, make money at that specialty, and develop your philosophy without going crazy, therefore have any income.

Philosophers make really good forward thinking managers, visonaries. Much of what is learned in philosophy can be applied in virtually any endeavor. This is both because philosophy touches on so many subjects and, especially, because many of its methods are usable in any field.

Answer 6

Since philosophers are usually writers or teachers, it would vary. It would depend upon how succesful of a writer they are, etc.. Teaching wise, if a person got into a good university to teach they may make quite a bit, but lower tiered colleges or junior colleges, I would say they make around 20-30 thousand per year.

Answer 7

There are no limits to how much philosophers make.

Furthermore, they can become great writes, musicians, poets, movie stars, presidents of countries, baseball athletes, professional football players, famous teachers, adventurers, artists, etc.

Or sometimes they just sit in a comfortable easy chair and read a book.

Answer 8

As professors it is equitable as other teachers; businesses hire philosophers for ethical decisions, but I am not sure of their salary.
A philosopher can also write articles and participate in debates. Life for a philosopher can be exciting.

Answer 9

Well, most teach at a college, so they are not "professional philosophers". I don't think anyone really gets paid to philosophize about things. If they do, I want to find out where...lol.
But they are hired to teach and write. Many publish books, papers, etc. Often they are freelance writers, editorial writers, columnists, etc.
It can vary greatly among them.

Answer 10

I cant imagine any jobs for philosophers other than College Professors or book-writers.