Philosophy Major Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Philosophy explores important questions about existence, knowledge, reasoning, language, and ethics. What is the nature of reality? What really exists? What can be known and how? What makes an argument valid? What rules must be followed to produce effective argumentation? What is moral value? The Philosophy B.A. major at IU enables students to consider these questions and to evaluate the range of answers that have been offered throughout history.
The requirements for the Philosophy major are flexible enough to meet the needs and interests of a wide range of students. Through the study of formal logic, intellectual history, morality, and theories of reality, students develop the ability to analyze and critically evaluate arguments, think independently and creatively about problems, and write clearly and persuasively.
In addition to core requirements, Philosophy majors choose from a diverse array of elective courses that address topics ranging from business and biomedical ethics to philosophies of India and philosophy of mind. Philosophical training can make an excellent undergraduate major for students going on to careers involving graduate study such as law, medical school, social policy and public affairs, and business administration.
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John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
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