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To: Chode
SubPrime Degrees, like Philosophy and Fill in the _______ Studies???

Philosophy does not have to be a "subprime" degree. Sometimes it is, but in even a modestly rigorous program, the study of philosophy (more than most other majors) requires that someone genuinely learn how to read, think, analyze and write. Those skills are priceless (and rare) in the workplace, regardless of what work you do. I'm not suggesting that the study of philosophy qualifies you to be an electrical engineer or a doctor, but even engineers and doctors need to think, read, analyze and write well.

And yes—in the interest of full disclosure—I do have a degree in philosophy. Cum Laude.

4 posted on 06/10/2012 9:21:43 AM PDT by newheart (At what point does policy become treason?)
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To: newheart

Agreed.


5 posted on 06/10/2012 9:23:16 AM PDT by Larry Lucido
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To: newheart

Philosophy is quite powerful

It teaches how to look at the human condition
It begins to explain the “Why”

Generally an older persons pursuit, as
the young are often too bound by “The Web”
as a Hindu might see it

My young friends who study Philosophy generally become confused,,,


15 posted on 06/10/2012 10:01:56 AM PDT by HangnJudge
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To: newheart

Admirable.

But, just out of curiosity, what kind of job does a Philosophy Degree land you ?


18 posted on 06/10/2012 10:19:23 AM PDT by PLMerite (Shut the Beyotch Down! Burn, baby, burn!)
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To: newheart
but in even a modestly rigorous program, the study of philosophy (more than most other majors) requires that someone genuinely learn how to read, think, analyze and write.

and if they don't, how many of them simply turn out degreed navel gazers???

and i like to think i had to really read, think, especially analyze and write while learning engineering...

but you obviously learned much more than the rest of them did by graduating Cum Laude and i say to you Sir Kudos for that!!!

23 posted on 06/10/2012 1:52:21 PM PDT by Chode (American Hedonist - *DTOM* -ww- NO Pity for the LAZY)
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