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 yesin the interest of full disclosureI do have a degree in philosophy. Cum Laude.
Agreed.
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,,,
Admirable.
But, just out of curiosity, what kind of job does a Philosophy Degree land you ?
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!!!