I want to major in philosophy, because its what I find interesting. BUT my father says he won't pay for my school unless I can give him a variety of job choices that pay fairly well.
All I can think of is a philosophy teacher.
2007-08-30 10:29:21 · 13 answers · asked by Emily Herrera 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Since a philosophy major studies logic and argumentation, quite extensively, I might add, the discipline fits well with any other course of study.
This being said, nearly all employers are willing to hire those who are capable critical thinkers. Many philosophy majors enter into business, law, and religion; - but ultimately, they can be hired anywhere.
Try not to dwell on the users who claim that philosophy majors end up working at dead-end jobs for low pay, as they are *not* philosophy majors and are merely exuding ignorance (that is not an insult, look up the definition of 'ignorance'). A perfect argument for the said users is to realize that many of the CEO's for Fortune 500 companies have majored in philosophy. Last time I checked, Fortune 500 companies paid a bit above the "fairly well" mark.
So to answer your father's question, you can tell him: a lawyer, a banker, a businesswoman, a teacher, a journalist or even a doctor! All of these professions are necessary and most are well-paying.
2007-09-02 09:59:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-24 20:05:23 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
College is NOT technical school. Many people make that mistake. It's not a nursing or cosmetology program that leads to a specific job title. It's not ITT Tech or Hamburger U. College is a very well-rounded education with an emphasis in a particular subject.
Any undergraduate college degree will basically guarantee you an entry level job anywhere you like. For example, I work in Finance and I have an English degree. Most employers are looking at your ability to accomplish something big, rather than the specific degree path.
Philisophy is an excellent pre-law choice. Most schools do not offer a "pre-law" major.
I also agree with SAM1981: try a double major with something more practical. I disagree that Admin Assistant is an unfortunate place to be. It's like an apprenticeship! I started out as an AA after college and have since been promoted several times and am making great money.
You can always declare a major and change it later. Good luck.
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2007-08-30 10:42:40 · answer #3 · answered by backwardsinheels 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Besides teacher?? I know a person who is a philosophy expert, probably on Ph. D level now actually...in real life he's a total loser with no real job who lived off of his teenage sons who were still in High School after their mom died, at least until I married one and they both live away from him now, finally. At least your dad is smart, I wouldn't waste his money on a Philosophy degree...
So, if you want to teach or just get a non-skilled job you could've gotten with a HS diploma, go for it, otherwise try a real major that has uses in real life unless there is someone in your life willing to pay your bills forever. Philosophy is really mostly just a bunch of bull anyway, if you want to read some real philosophy that works in life not just on a page read some Ayn Rand as perhaps that'll help you get away from all the other crap you're learning towards something productive.
Reading your question actually made me shudder as I thought about my husband's father-he's got all the philosophy to run the world, but no way to do it or anything else...it's sad really, what a waste! Hate to see you in your 50's unable to support yourself, too, as philosophy has limited uses in the outside college world. You can ask your professors what they've done besides teach, I guess, too.
2007-08-30 11:17:18 · answer #4 · answered by Skittychic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I majored in Philosophy and English with a minor in Secondary Education. I am currently an Administrative Assistant.
My advice to you... Double major in something useful!!! If you like philosophy - major in it! It will keep you happy through college. You also need to be realistic - Also Major in Business Administration or Marketing.
Employers will find you more valuable than just a plain old Marketing of Business Major because of the philosophy degree - You will also be able to tell your Dad that you have lots of career options majoring in those fields. If you want to teach Philosophy down the road, you just need to go back and get a PhD. If not, you have a good back up career.
2007-08-30 10:37:17 · answer #5 · answered by Go Bears! 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My husband majored in philosophy and says, "it is only a gateway to a higher degree." There are many jobs that require you to have a college degree. Just a degree, it doesn't matter in what subject. I think bank jobs are one and management positions in many retail places require it.
Your dad has a point.
2007-08-30 15:55:39 · answer #6 · answered by Crys 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That -- and McDonald's -- if all you get is a Bachelor's degree.
Philosophy is generally only taught in colleges so you would have to have at least a Master's (for community college) and possibly a doctorate (for universities).
2007-08-30 12:44:46 · answer #7 · answered by MadameZ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My philsophy teacher told me back in High School all you can really do with a philosophy degree is teach it.
2007-08-30 10:33:04 · answer #8 · answered by Erick 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-07-09 15:08:32 · answer #9 · answered by Teddy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can be a lawyer. ( i mean, you can take philosophy as a pre-law course)
2007-08-30 10:36:27 · answer #10 · answered by lemons 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋