Famous Philosophers
Yes, Jobs do exist for those with Philosophy Degrees
What do Woody Allen, David Duchovny, John Elway, Harrison Ford, Steve Martin, and Bill Clinton all have in common? Yes, they are all of the male species, but they also all happen to hold philosophy degrees.You can bet that these men all heard this famous joke while they were in school: What is the one question that all philosophy majors ask upon graduation?
"Do you want fries with that?"
Maybe that very joke irritated these famous men enough to thwart burger flipping careers and propelled them to use their philosophy degrees to pursue more interesting fields.
Philosophy Majors Learn how to Think
Yes, many of those who study philosophy move on to teach the subject, but just as many find other paths. One of the benefits of studying philosophy is that the subject leaves a graduate with many career opportunities. The study of philosophy essentially teaches students how to think. Those with great analytical skills can find very lucrative jobs in a number of different industries. Studies have shown that philosophy majors make great graduate students, and they consistently do better on the GMAT, GRE, and LSAT than those with other educational backgrounds.Philosophy Degree Options, Including Online Programs
If you want to study philosophy, there are a number of different educational paths available. You can major in the philosophy of education, philosophy of religion, Greek philosophy or Chinese philosophy, among other philosophy degree programs. If you would like to enroll in a philosophy program while working full-time, you may want to consider earning your philosophy degree online. Online degrees have become quite popular because they offer so much academic flexibility.Although the study of philosophy may not be linked to any specific jobs post-graduation, following your heart and learning how to think deeply will definitely help you in a job down the road.
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Kirk Bangstad is an artist manager and singer working in Chicago, IL. His previous experience includes consulting for technology companies in the Silicon Valley and serving as a field director and publicist for a statewide political campaign. Kirk holds a B.A. in government from Harvard University.
