Practical Benefits of Philosophy

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National Jurist: Classics, Philosophy majors do best when it comes to getting into law school – in addition to excellent test scores, Philosophy majors had the highest acceptance rate
American Philosophical Association: Professional opportunities for philosophers – lists and links to many professions philosophy graduates end up in other than academia
Entrepeneur: 5 reasons why Philosophy majors make great entrepreneurs – several skills you learn in philosophy classes have applications for the business world
Scientific American: Physics needs Philosophy/Philosophy needs Physics – philosophers contribute heavily to science, and science drives philosophical thought
Medium: How to become an exceptional writer by studying philosophy. Philosophy trains you to think in a way that will make you read and write with greater clarity and power.
Harvard Business Review: Why Engineers Should Study Philosophy. The ability to develop crisp mental models around the problems you want to solve and understand the why before you start working on the how is an increasingly critical skill, especially in the age of AI.

For more ideas about what you can do with a philosophy degree, check out a few of our Alumni here!

Undergraduate Studies in Philosophy