Philosophy
Major
What is Philosophy?
Philosophy is a discipline of the mind
that is an excellent preparation for professional studies.
It also lends itself to interdisciplinary programs such
as legal studies, women's and gender studies, environmental
studies, international studies and various other possibilities.
It provides a different perspective on other disciplines
such as psychology, mathematics, literature, and political
science and it centers on a set of questions that thinking
people seek out. Philosophy explores fundamental and general
questions about the nature of concepts such as knowledge,
reality and values. It analyses of the logic of valid
argumentation applicable to all rational thought and philosophy
studies the methodology and basic concepts of all other
disciplines.
What are Some Specializations
Within this Broad Major?
MyMajors.com cannot pinpoint your interests
beyond recommending this general major. Various specializations
related to this major may be offered by colleges and universities.
These specializations may be of greater or lesser interest
to you. A few of the specializations related to this field
include, but are not limited to:
Philosophy |
Philosophy
and Religion |
Religious
Studies |
Philosophy
of Language |
Philosophy
of Science |
Aesthetics |
Ethics |
Cognitive
Science |
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What Kinds of Students Major
in Philosophy?
Students in this field appreciate and
have thoughtful attitudes toward life and the world. They
reflect critically on such problems as the nature of our
individual and social lives, the nature of the world in
which we live, and the nature of our consciousness of
and response to that world. Enjoying the debating of various
issues with colleagues, this kind of person is always
seeing and contemplating the moral and social issues that
surround us. Excellent writing skills are important.
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What Courses Do Philosophy
Majors Take?
The required and elective courses you
would take for majors vary considerably among institutions.
Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth
of topics you are likely to experience were you to major
in this field.
Philosophy |
Racism
and Sexism |
Mind
and Matter |
The
Individual and Community |
School
and Society |
Philosophy
and the Computer |
Great
Philosophers |
Formal
State |
Ancient
Philosophy |
Philosophies
of the Environment |
Contemporary
Analytic Philosophy |
Existentialism |
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What Types of Positions do
Philosophy Majors Take After College?
These professions and professional organizations
illustrate the types of positions you might qualify for
if you complete this major. Some majors are more directly
related to employment than others, however. You should
consider the likelihood of employment after graduation
carefully, if you do not plan to go on for graduate work
in a field. Even with the completion of graduate work
in some fields, however, employment is difficult, so you
should determine what the prospects are for this or any
major. Employment possibilities are often enhanced by
the selecting employment-related courses and by the enrollment
in second major or in a minor.
Public
Speaking and Writing |
Business |
Public
Service |
Corporate
Ethicist |
Peace
Corps |
Politics |
Ministry/Religion |
Social
and Community Services |
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not, to give you this information.
Bureau
of Labor Statistics
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Related Links
If you are interested in learning more
about what professionals in this field do and what kinds
of activities they engage in, you might want to begin
with the following web sites. Also check the departmental
web sites of colleges and universities, which offer this
major.
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University Departments to Consider
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offer excellent curriculums in well-rounded programs for
you to consider.
Other fine institutions offering this
major offer excellent programs to consider.
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Philosophy Major
