About Philosophy
: What can I do with a philosophy major?
The study of philosophy is excellent training for any activity that
requires thinking. Philosophy majors do many different things
after graduation. Many go into law or medicine. Others
work for government, education or other non-profit organizations.
Philosophers with a special interest in mind and cognition often
work in cognitive science or other technical fields; those with
advanced training in ethics can work for hospitals providing ethical
counsel. Because of the intensive training in writing clearly
about subjects that are subtle or complex, some philosophy majors
pursue careers in publishing, editing, technical writing, or in
test development for the various educational testing services.
Employers know that the training in analytical thinking and writing
provided by the study of philosophy are especially valuable in
times of great technological change, when knowledge of specific
practical procedures soon becomes outdated. Many employers
find that they have to provide extensive specialized training
after the employee is hired no matter what the employee studied
in college. Such employers, including international business
consulting firms and investment firms, want to hire people who
know how to learn new things, not just people who already have
some knowledge.
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