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Britt asked:


I want to own my own business, and this is all I have ever wanted ultimately. I was going to go to school for music as well, as this is my very first love, but I think I will do that way in the future. I want practicality now.

However, I took a philosophy class, and I have taken it and ran with it. It has changed me very much, and I find it very important to me, but I know I cannot do much with it. If it’s a minor with a business degree, do you think that this will work out in my favor? Philosophy does train your mind in some craaazy ways. Your input would be greatly appreciated.

Nitta asked:


I need some help writing my papers. I have most of it done I just want to start a discussion to try to bring my thoughts together. Also
2. To what extent did Aristotle achieve his practical results of his philosophy?
3. To what extent did Thomas Aquinas achieve his practical results of his philosophy?
4. To what extend did Rene Descartes achieve his practical results of his philosophy?

Elizabeth S asked:


Since philosophy is an abstract thing that can be explained if supported with explanations and cannot be proved with experiments, how does it relate to scientific life?
What good does it give to us as an individual and as part of the society?

Arthur N asked:


What is it about philosophy, both here on Y!A and in the world at large, that attracts you to it? Does it help you sort things out, makes you feel superior, do you find it an interesting diversion or something else? Why?

Also do you hold to your philosophy in the real world, or just here?

Please explain your answers.

Thanks.

slicinglife asked:


now I think I pretty much gave up my plan to be a doctor as a result of my abhorrence for any lab-related classes. But i know there isn’t much option for my current major right now, which is philosophy and possibly comparative literature as well. Is it even possible to get a decent-paying job with those degrees? Yes, I am planning to enter grad school and further equip myself.

heeltap asked:


Please before you A the headline Q. Ask yourself and contrast your thoughts considering this Q: Would you say the same thing if I asked this same Q of people interested in the study of sciences or in the study of the theology or philosophy of religious beliefs and practices?
Did you Answer my Q or did you pose a strawman & then addressed that instead of the topic of my Q. This is a communication Q and it could also be construed as a pedagogic Q in the field of philosophy.
Claims that my Q somehow implies writing off anything is your read, not mine. Another strawman?
Interesting means interesting, not necessarily original, although original can be interesting.
If you appreciate the effort I put into my Q’s please star my Q. I feel that too many are being too stingy about starring the Q’s, not just mine but any Q worthy of stars.

Tom S asked:


Has anybody read/know anybody who’s read Philosophy at degree level and if so, what they’ve decided to do once they’ve left university?

Curious Me asked:


I am in my first year at university studying a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Philosophy and Politics, and a Bachelor of Mass Communications, majoring in Journalism.

I am enjoying all 3 at the moment, particularly philosphy. I need to have an idea about what area of work I would be able to use these fields of study in. Journalism for example, is there much point in me alligning philosophy studies with it in regards to a future career?

Any advice/experience would be appreciated, thank you.

KCpkid asked:


I really like philosophy, and i wanna know what kind of jobs are best suited.

Btw, i’m also into psychology, and i thought about going in the Law Enforcement to become an interrogator or become a debater

Powerpuff [Rawrr.] asked:


I like the idea of majoring in Philosophy but what jobs can I get with a Philosophy major besides a lawyer? I also would love to minor in psychology or counseling. How would these help my Philosophy major?