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Careers Options in Philosophy

Philosophy trains you to be able to do anything; it opens the world to you. As you become trained in writing, speaking, research, and logic, you become trained to do anything you want. As a result, philosophy majors go on to immediate work in teaching, business, and the non-profit sector, or to graduate school in philosophy, literature, economics, mathematics, the ministry, law, and business.

Plus, you become a free human being—no small thing in itself.

We’re not alone in thinking that you will be able to find work. See the following articles and you’ll be very pleased.

Why job prospects for philosophy grads are brightening (University Affairs 2008)

I think, therefore I earn: Philosophy graduates are suddenly all the rage with employers (Guardian 2007)

To Beat the Market, Hire a Philosopher (NY Times 1999)

Philosophers Find the Degree Pays Off in Life And in Work (NY Times 1997)