<p>hi
i want to be a professional philosopher when i grow up. my role model is friedrich engels. where can I find out more information about this job?</p>
<p>just kidding. what actual jobs are there for philosophy graduates besides teaching?</p>
<p>There are no jobs having the least bit to do with philosophy except teaching. Many jobs require the skills learned from a philosophy major, though. You can pretty much go into any non-technical field.</p>
<p>A philosophy major has extremely solid reading, writing and in many cases logical skills. Law school sounds like one good option for those finding that interesting. </p>
<p>The thing with something like philosophy or maths is that you won’t do exactly what you learned in school in the jobs, but the ability you have will be valued. You have to be adaptable though.</p>
<p>If you truly want to contribute to philosophy by itself, then academia is the path for you.</p>
<p>Bioethicist.</p>
<p>"Scientists are always discovering more about biology and developing new treatments, cures, and immunizations. However, this new knowledge and technology brings with it new ethical dilemmas. For example, who speaks for someone in a coma, and what rights can they exercise on the patient’s behalf? Bioethicists are experts who help doctors, other health care workers, medical researchers, and society at large navigate these tough decisions. </p>
<p>Sometimes known as bioethics consultants, bioethicists work in hospitals, universities, courtrooms, private practices, and legal, political, and educational institutions across the country. They study ethics in the context of science and medicine, and help people work through life and death issues. For instance, how should we deal with issues such as euthanasia, the right to refuse treatment, or the transfer of cells from one species to another? </p>
<p>Although they are all concerned with the same types of issues, bioethicists’ exact duties differ according to their place of employment. </p>
<p>Clinical bioethicists work in health care facilities or have their own practices. They counsel people about the medical choices they must make, either for themselves or for loved ones. Bioethicists may make rounds, visiting patients with health care professionals such as doctors. They also meet with family members separately, and consult with doctors and nurses. When not interacting with patients, family members, and health care workers, they spend time in committee meetings with hospital administrators, working on policies, and writing up reports of their work. </p>
<p>Other bioethicists work in research facilities where medical and biological research is being conducted (often these are divisions of universities). They sit on the ethics boards and committees that oversee medical and scientific research programs and provide input on the ethical implications of proposed and ongoing projects. They also prepare analyses on particular bioethics issues for administrators and researchers. </p>
<p>Many people in the bioethics field teach at universities. Like all professors, they divide their time between preparing for classes, conducting lectures, and marking papers and exams. In addition, they conduct research in their particular area of interest and publish the results of that research. Bioethics professors may also sit on research committees. </p>
<p>Some bioethicists come to the field through a legal background. By training as lawyers and then receiving bioethics education, they are able to provide advice on the legal aspects of bioethics issues to hospitals and research facilities. Other bioethicists work alongside politicians and other decision makers in government agencies, providing input into the creation of policies."</p>
<p>I’m a junior in high school and I’m planning on majoring in philosophy. My intention isn’t so much to use it for anything as it is to, well, learn about philosophy. I’ve always loved that type of thinking and I want to pursue my passions in college and learn about things that truly interest me.</p>
<p>/cliche</p>
<p>But my plan career-wise is to apply what I learn in law school. To me, law and politics are the perfect blends of ethics, logic, and social sciences; and I think a philosophy major would be pretty well-prepared for a career as a lawyer or politician.</p>