What would you tell a philosophy major who loves philosophy?

Question

but is thinking of switching to political science because of better job opportunities. And political science depresses her.

I should have said, because of no job prospects with a philosophy major.

Answer 1

I would tell her that political science does not have better job opportunies, beyond a few government positions, and even then a BA is not going to cut it, she'll need at least a MA or PhD anyway.

Is this a BA we're talking about? If so, tell her to stick with philosophy. BAs are like the new diploma, employers don't care what subject they studied, all it tells them is they have the committment to stick something out and learn a batch of information...

so that batch of info might as well be something SHE'S interested in.

Answer 2

I actually met a philosophy student who seemed to know exactly where he was going. He said the type of philosophy he was into (can't remember the name) has its application in judicial stuff, for example, the wording of laws.

Go with the first love -- at the very least, he/she can become as professor and share his/her enthusiasm for the subject. If it's not too much, take political science on the side (a minor) and there might even be a way of merging the two (invent his/her own new field).

Answer 3

I think political science would depress anyone. But you can always try and take a positive outlook on that subject with what you have learned in philosophy. Another words be philosophical about political science.

Answer 4

Switch your major, while still taking as many philosophy classes as you can, and try to incorporate your philosophies into your political science classes. The two subjects are very related.

Answer 5

hmm i wouldn't know. i would say, try and stick with philosophy as much as you can, casue you obviously love it, and you might end up hating the jobs you get w/politcal science, saying as you seem to dislike it anyway. or go with political science and i foyu find out the jobs just arent for you, come back and go on with philosophy. don't make yourself miserable just for the sake of money.

ps. my brother was majoring in philospohy but because of the kind of philosophy e is into and the ones they supply in the local university are different, he decided to switch to music, but he loves music as well.

Answer 6

I would get het to focus on what she would like to do for a job first. Philosophy can always become a sideline until the time comes that she is able to continue with more of it. I know a PHD who drives a garbage truck, makes good money, travels, and is enjoying his life.

Answer 7

There are some exciting positions that surely supply you with a paycheck. The Naval academy has a logician to learn and practice warrior and wartime ethics. i might never evaluate Philosophy to be ineffective or any of the humanities for that count, yet in certainty, a lot of people can play the piano yet basically some gets a commission to do it. there is fee greater effective than funds.

Answer 8

Nothing.

People need to find their own way in life.

Unless the person can find a sugar daddy, sometimes work is a requirement and indulging pleasures, passions and love is unrealistic. Although, one could pursue a teaching career and still remain in philosophy.

Answer 9

Well........to me it shows she is more interested in the money. I say this because you said - there is better job opportunities in the pscience.

With people like that you can't change their mind and have them see that they should pick being happy over something else (it be money or status). My friend is all about money, but she's willing to sacrafice her happiness for it - it's just the way she is and she on her own decided that.

Is this what you mean??

Answer 10

Go for your P.h.D. That's the only way you can stay in the field and in academia for an extended period of time. Otherwise, you'll have to live in the real world at read philosphy on your lunch break...