<p>For those who have attended philosophy grad school or have practiced philosophy, do you regret doing it? Do you think there were alternatives that you would have been more happy with? If there is something you personally do not like about practicing philosophy, what is it? Please state what your current status is (e.g. arch grad school student [what year?], currently practicing philosophy [for how many years?], drop-out, etc.).</p>
<p>Disclaimer: I'm not saying that I don't like philosophy. I'm asking the same question about different careers across the board (the board being the internet and elsewhere) to ascertain exactly what the hell I want to do -- or at least what I would be more happy with. (Not just random careers, but careers I think I would potentially like.)</p>
<p>It seems that philosophy focuses more on the great philosophers whereas English classes veer toward the newer writers and those of different ethnicities. For example, where I am going to college there are only two pre-1500 courses- a course on Chaucer and an overview on Medieval poetry. I think there’s one class on Dante- on the Inferno, an its offered by the Italian department.</p>
<p>I’d like to get to hear some stories from philosophy majors myself. It seems most either end up going to law school or doing something totally unrelated.</p>
<p>Maybe to you, but it is relatively easy for me (all As so far in several philosophy classes at a school with a top philosophy program). Maybe I’m just good at writing. Political science seems harder than this.</p>
<p>"Hardest liberal arts major perhaps I’ve heard "</p>
<p>Yeah, I think that’s subjective. I do terribly in English and Art History classes, but I get A’s in my philosophy classes. It has to do with the way you think and write.</p>
<p>I am a Philosophy, Politics and Law major at Binghamton University where I take philosophy, political science and history classes. I can say for certain that philosophy classes are the best classes I’ve taken. Philosophy will give you the most brain power and ability to analyze information and come up with ideas. I think it is the most useful major toward law school (much more than political science classes). All ethical, legal, moral and political questions stem from philosophical inquiry. A lot of political issues in the US, such as abortion, healthcare, foreign policy, the economy, affirmative action and education, to name a few, use philosophy to come up with solutions. I think Philosophy will give you great skills for a wide array of fields. You won’t make millions but you will learn how to live a well lived life. My suggestion: Major in Philosophy!</p>
My suggestion: Major in Philosophy!</p>