" @Bones8677 said:That is exactly why most colleges require students to take a philosophy class, because being able to think rationally and being able to comprehend abstract ideas is something that people can apply to almost any field.Maybe I will feel differently once I'm actually a full-time college student, but you're placing too much emphasis on what the direct return on Philosophy degree can be. Yes, there's no immediate career connection but I bet that you are a more rational and less fallacious thinker after taking that class. Most vocations - especially anyone involved in writing or communication - can benefit from more logical thinking, something society is sorely missing. Now, if a person relies solely on philosophy as a skill set than they're probably gonna get burned. "" @SSully said:
" @Jaize said:I agree. Unless you plan on becoming a teacher or a published author, a Philosophy Degree is entirely pointless. No offense, I took a full year of Philosophy and Critical Thought and I loved it. "Most people don't do more then 101 philosophy classes, maybe a few extra where I am from because we see it as a bullshit degree that will get you no where, I personally cannot say I disagree with that mentality. I am currently majoring in Computer Science. Will most likely go for a masters in CS as well. "" I've a BA and MA in Philosophy, which is a pretty rare degree over here, in comparison to other fields. Yet seems there's a few people here doing philosophy; 'tis peculiar. Is it quite common in the US? "
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