<p>I want to pursue Philosophy. I have also been interested in Mathematics.</p>
<p>Does anyone know what can be done with a Double major in Philosophy and Applied Mathematics?</p>
<p>Is it a waste of time?.......Should I just choose one and pursue a graduate education in it?</p>
<p>How long would a double major in Philosophy and Applied Mathematics take?</p>
<p>I have been circling around what I wanted for the longest time and the most reasonable thing to me is to double major so I can feel satisfied. Any suggestions/opinions?</p>
<p>A double major should be doable in four years, although your probably won’t have much room in your class schedule for random classes you want to take just for the hell of it. The critical thinking and writing skills you pick up with philosophy and the methodological reasoning skills you pick up with math with prepare you for a wide number of careers, including business jobs (like being an actuary, financial planner, etc.) One area that might be of interest to you is academia. If you like philosophy and math, chances are you will like logic classes and courses in the philosophy of mathematics. This is an area of philosophy that few graduate students tackle, so you could probably find a niche in the scholarly world.</p>
<p>Agree with agc0319, you can do this double major in 4 years. An education is never a waste of time and your applied math degree will make it possible for you to work outside of acacemics if you choose.</p>
<p>Yea…I’m not really into Academia. I am currently in the transition of finally picking my major and Applied Mathematics is catching my eye. Unfortunately I can’t talk to an Advisor because the one I am stationed with is not in any of the majors I want. Maybe Applied Mathematics with a minor in Philosophy? I mean…What would an extra Philosophy degree do for me?</p>
<p>…absolutely nothing. You’d be taking the philosophy major/minor for your own self fulfillment. It won’t improve your resume one bit unless you’re applying to a philosophy of mathematics (or related area) graduate school program.</p>