Toby Women: Not unless you believe you can be one of the best. Then you can go into writing or teaching whatever you want to write or teach that will make you a gazillion dollars. If you are not one of the best, and well connected in the publishing or academic worlds, or willing to do whatever it takes to become so connected, it will do nothing for you to attempt this.You could also use it as background for other jobs like lawyer, social worker, politician, babysitter, etc....Show more
Augustus Sarria: Great question - I had been struggling with that myself. I found a little inspiration in political philosophy, which you may be interested in and not even know it (upon the assumption that you are opinionated enough to question that which is usually not questioned, and are therefore opinionated about political affairs). I have heard that many businesses are now becoming interested in sociologists and philosophers for the well-being and harmony of their drones, helping! them to become more productive by teaching "meaning" and that which is "really important". Philosophically-oriented persons always make the best leaders as they are logical and (usually) fair, so you may want to seek out such a position after graduate school, or even just become an advisor to the one that needs to make the decision, if you are as indecisive as I am. There are even philosophy applications in economics, specifically to foresee events that regular statistics may look over but humanist philosophy may embrace in the current form. However, to get into many of these areas, I think it's by a stroke of chance that the opportunity reveals itself without much effort, otherwise you will probably spend some time looking around for that sign. I'm only 18 and am terrified of college myself because I really don't know what will/should come after, especially as my wishes really don't correspond to what will be offered to me based on my interests (meaning I would like lots ! of money to be secure in family, being able to enrich my child! ren's lives through foreign excursions, etc. - but this is not really possible as all my interests reflect a lifestyle that is more low-key and in the field of intellect that has no real place in our current society, and these positions aren't competitive and therefore not very high in salary). To this, I wish us both luck!...Show more
Shaunta Paap: A philosophy undergraduate major or minor is good preparation for a lot of different concentrations at the Masters or Doctorate levels. However, without at the very least a Masters and most probably a Doctorate, a philosophy career is next to impossible. Unfortunately, even with a Doctorate, it is very difficult -- there are more graduates each year than open positions at universities. However, there is a growing concern for ethics, so if you concentrate on moral and ethical theory, and can apply it to professional corporate, business and military settings, you may have an easier time developing a career.FWIW - during m! y undergraduate days 25 years ago, two of my philosophy professors advised against getting a degree in philosophy due to lack of jobs. I ended up doing a double-major in political science and religious studies with a minor in philosophy (and a second minor in mathematics). I ended up getting a few Masters degrees and a Doctorate, none in philosophy, but ended up for a few years as dept. chair of the philosophy department at a mid-level university. So, go figure......Show more
Florencio Dingle: It doesn't have any good career options unless you are willing to go for a PhD. Then there are options. At Masters Degree level employment choices are very limited, such as teaching in public school. At the Bachelors level about all that is available is the ministry (church). The best choice in my mind is to major in something else that would be well supported by a minor in philosophy. Law is one of many such professions that philosophy backs up nicely.
Samara Siewers: ! My friend got his degree in philosophy. And now he fixes computers at ! the Apple store :S
Caleb Chapman: Theology and Sophiology
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