Philosophy Major: What can you do with it?

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<p>What are the opportunities/jobs available for philosophy majors? Is it a good subject to major in (from an employer's perspective)? Would combining Philosophy with another subject, such as Economics, be helpful?</p>

<p>Would it be possible to earn a B.S. in calculus heavy economics with a minor in philosophy at a school like Berkeley or Northwestern? What would be the job opportunities for that major/minor? Thanks :)</p>

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<p>You can find the answer to the Berkeley/NW question on their websites.</p>

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<p>nothing and everything. it varies so much, nobody can really tell you. you could end up being a mcdonald's worker, or a successful playwright. it depends on the person. i can def. tell you that it's very difficult right after graduation though to find the job you like. i think that it's best to have an idea of what you want to do instead of majoring in something and seeing what you can do with it.</p>

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<p>Would it be possible to earn a B.S. in calculus heavy economics with a minor in philosophy at a school like Berkeley or Northwestern?</p>

<p>Yes. And if done well, that could take you places.</p>

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<p>Son is a double major at Berkeley, Philosophy and Math. Of course, he has no idea what he will do with it.</p>

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<p>Bec5656, I think it's really great that your son is majoring in those subjects. Many people don't realize it, but they have close ties. For example, I'm taking a logic course offered through my school's philosophy department because I need to know the material for a set theory course I'll eventually take through the math department. The ability to make a valid and well articulated argument is equally applicable to both disciplines. To me, they are the purest areas of human inquiry. I'm a math major, but unfortunately my school doesn't allow double majors. :( Kudos to your son.</p>