NYTimes: Practicalities of a Philosophy Major

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<p>America’s government system is based on a philosopher in the late 1400’s. He was in political philosophy, wrote his book, and said this: There should be three government branches each checking each other. Where do you think we got our government? From the brilliance of our Framers? No, from the brilliance of philosophy. Though, that philosopher was hired under a king. Though, philosophy is one of the most important needs of mankind, the post requires us to speak of its practicality, not of its importance; therefore, philosophy by itself is very unpractical to a degree in engineering. </p>

<p>When we say “YES BUT MOST PHILOSOPHY UNDERGRADS GO TO LAW SCHOOL,” real philosophers would look at that and say: “Yes, but did they become lawyers because of their philosophy degree, or because they were accepted into law school, and taught, by law school professors?”</p>

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<p>Without grad school, a history major alone is tough to market. But getting some good job and/or internship experience under your belt will prevent potential employers from conjuring up the image of the clueless humanities grad.</p>