I just saw a phd philosophical major teaching a class. And I really would love to have his job. I've always been one to think outside of the box and instead of picking one side usually have a little of both. I'm not sure though because even though I love it. It seems like it would be hard to get a job as one. I've been thinking about becoming a radiologist. Because I could help people and the money seems to be great. But I keep having desires to do something more artistic. Such as the above or writing things like that. Choosing what to do with the rest of your life is soo frustrating. I'm passionate about science and philosophy both which go hand in hand. What do you think I should do?
2007-02-26 04:49:48 · 11 answers · asked by Beaverscanttalk 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Yea I guess I'll just make it more of a hobby and become a doctor.
2007-02-26 05:08:40 · update #1
Alright finally I don't have to stand in the Unemployment line by myself all day :)!
2007-02-26 04:57:17 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Coming from a philosophy major and professor, I would say that it is a great field, if you are not too worried about money. As several people have already informed you, you might be standing in the unemployment line as a philosophy major or even if you land a job, it may not pay all that well. Furthermore, becoming a professional philosopher is hard work. Learning symbolic logic is a pain for most people. Developing sound or valid arguments is also not easy. If you decide to pursue philosophy, I would applaud your decision. Just remember that there is no royal road to philosophy!
2007-02-26 07:15:22 · answer #2 · answered by sokrates 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Studying philosophy helps to teach you how to think. It tends to give a person greater mental flexibility. It is not easy to get a job as a philosopher, but the professions that many (or most) philosophy majors end up in include doctor or lawyer. But that's going into post graduate studies. If you're really interested in philosophy, you're going to have to be pretty good to make a career of it. And it doesn't pay all that well, unless you can turn your philosophical ideas into popular novels or something else along those lines.
2007-02-26 05:03:18 · answer #3 · answered by Daniel J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a noble selection, but nearly impossible to make a living from.
My husband's undergrad degree is in Philosophy. He went to music college after that, and then finally got an MS/MIS and an MBA.
He's doing well now, but I doubt he'd be able to say that with just the Philosophy degree.
Radiology is an in-demand career. You will have no trouble finding a decent paying job if you choose to go this route. And maybe you can shoot the breeze with your clients and help to relax them. Talk about deep stuff. Make them think. Get their minds off the machinery.
Best of luck to you.
2007-02-26 05:13:04 · answer #4 · answered by allaboutthewords 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Great start, but many people change their majors as they go along. Philosophy does not have a great career foundation... You could a little more 'grounded' approach with social theory, or sociology, or anthropology, or philosophical linguistics. All of these have better career results. In any case, make sure you experiment with different courses and different majors - you may find something better suited to your personality...
2007-02-26 04:58:10 · answer #5 · answered by a_siberian_husky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being a philosophy major is a great thing, but it's not always practical. Philosophy is good to do with another major, so you get to do all the reading and thinking but have another "more practical" major to back it up. I'm a philosophy minor, and it's really helped me with my other classes and in forming opinions about everyday lofe.
2007-02-26 04:53:30 · answer #6 · answered by kk.clips 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You be careful what you choose. If you love both, then choose the one with more money. If not, then consider the other one.
I'm the minority opinion on this one:
I'd say go for love - whatever inspires you. (That's what the world and every profession on the planet needs more of, by the way.)
If you choose to sacrifice your heart for money, you're going to end up with a "deader" heart later on in life. Those artistic desires you're going to ignore? They're going to come back and haunt you later. They keep calling you for a reason, buddy.
But hey, don't listen to me. Look at life. Study the people you know - go interview & ask all the older adults you know, how they made their decisions about desires, jobs, & life choices. Ask them if they're happy, any regrets - and see the answers in their eyes and hearts. Compare the differences between the 2 groups of people - then think about which group you want to be in?
Have more faith & courage in yourself, man. It's not all about the money.
2007-02-26 05:30:25 · answer #7 · answered by sky2evan 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You would need a degree in Burger-flipping to fall back on in case you dont get hired to be a corporate philosopher.
I think philosophy is something any thinking person can do, and should not be something which requires a degree. What I have seen of college gradumates, a degree stifles creative and independant and, most effectively, logical thought.
2007-02-26 04:56:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-29 22:44:36 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, a) philosophy and science don't always go so hand in hand, especially when you start reaching into metaphysics. But I am an aspiring philosophy major, so I say go for it.
2007-02-26 05:58:26 · answer #10 · answered by Zach 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, just for fun, I remember the old classic...
Jewish Mother: "Son, What's ya major"?
Son: "Philosophy"
Jewish Mother: "OY VEY! For THAT I paid your college! Why don't you get a degree in communications so you can wonder OUT LOUD!!?"
2007-02-26 06:21:59 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋