tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905686568472747305.post4828075543380052548..comments2024-03-22T06:22:08.010+00:00Comments on Stephen Law: Why philosophy degrees are among the MOST useful. Evidence demolishing myths peddled by philosophy bashers.Stephen Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02167317543994731177noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905686568472747305.post-74990031524821251942018-07-19T21:55:24.196+00:002018-07-19T21:55:24.196+00:00What do you think about this explanation?--Philoso...What do you think about this explanation?--Philosophy, being among the most abstract and systematic subjects at the university, tends to attract very talented students. And very talented students tend to find their way in the world.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13233517957041524368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905686568472747305.post-59143356892575468272016-06-09T13:46:39.065+00:002016-06-09T13:46:39.065+00:00Thanks for sharing this Post, Keep Updating such t...<br />Thanks for sharing this Post, Keep Updating such topics.<br /><a href="http://dcresource.biz/benefit-sms-http-api/" rel="nofollow">dcresource</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12273635358312401009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905686568472747305.post-24346938669049695022016-02-25T16:41:19.251+00:002016-02-25T16:41:19.251+00:00It was wondering if I could use this write-up on m...It was wondering if I could use this write-up on my other website, I will link it back to your website though.Great Thanks. <a href="http://www.bizexpand.co.il/BusinessConsulting9.html" rel="nofollow">אימון עסקי לעסקים קטנים</a><br />2009 DREAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15481856703447919606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905686568472747305.post-63796935352186898882016-02-25T16:39:43.558+00:002016-02-25T16:39:43.558+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.2009 DREAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15481856703447919606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905686568472747305.post-79253656943088191592015-03-19T23:23:57.055+00:002015-03-19T23:23:57.055+00:00Hallo Everybody,
I come from Poland, sorry for my ...Hallo Everybody,<br />I come from Poland, sorry for my English. <br />I think Philosophy can possibly (depend on student) teach you 'better' thinking - here logic (especially philosophical logic) and methodology as a tools for clearer distinguishing of ideas, meaning of words and the range of them.<br />Also student have chance to improve ability to thinking abstractively - ontology, epistemology and huge amount of history of philosophical ideas make difference and 'bend' student's mind in different shape.<br />Of course as always it depend on individual's ability, aptitude and attitude.<br />And the best, in my opinion, is finish philosophy by getting degree in Law:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905686568472747305.post-17218871861360394952015-03-14T06:29:35.447+00:002015-03-14T06:29:35.447+00:00Congrats you individuals are doing with this blog ...Congrats you individuals are doing with this blog site. <a href="http://www.easyonlinepaydayloan.com/new-york-payday-loans.aspx" rel="nofollow">payday lenders in new york city</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905686568472747305.post-6174675405625760482015-01-12T05:52:53.798+00:002015-01-12T05:52:53.798+00:00It feels awe-inspiring to read such informative an...It feels awe-inspiring to read such informative and distinctive articles on your websites.<a href="http://www.unfinishedman.com/" rel="nofollow">healthy lifestyles</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17987445674681525400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905686568472747305.post-17457094372222015992015-01-08T08:21:23.331+00:002015-01-08T08:21:23.331+00:00It’s really such nice information to get advantage...It’s really such nice information to get advantage from.<a href="http://LogMeOnce.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.LogMeOnce.com</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07712462188077025016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905686568472747305.post-71308496986753260132014-12-04T07:33:24.881+00:002014-12-04T07:33:24.881+00:00I got this blog site through my friends and when I...I got this blog site through my friends and when I searched this really there were informative articles at the place.<a href="http://www.dominionbusinesslaw.com/probate-attorney-mclean-va" rel="nofollow">http://www.dominionbusinesslaw.com/probate-attorney-mclean-va</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905686568472747305.post-75397308686096252312013-01-09T01:09:42.398+00:002013-01-09T01:09:42.398+00:00This article focuses on what a learner should take...This article focuses on what a learner should take into consideration when choosing the right accelerated online degree program. Some very useful tips are written to make it easier for an online learner to make a decision. <a href="http://betteronlinedegrees.com/online-phd-programs/" rel="nofollow">You gotta see this</a> for the details.garywackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15073786751425259658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905686568472747305.post-16764492535644186182012-09-24T13:16:46.191+00:002012-09-24T13:16:46.191+00:00I have known philosophers, astro-physicists, desig...I have known philosophers, astro-physicists, designers, mathematicians, sociologists and environmental scientists who were allowed into The City. It isn't your degree. It's your lack of humanity and slight psychopathic tendencies that will get you a job in business.Nikki Stotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004246121359742717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905686568472747305.post-25319954927859618562012-09-11T10:32:06.365+00:002012-09-11T10:32:06.365+00:00As a prospective student, hoping to study Philosop...As a prospective student, hoping to study Philosophy and Politics this is very encouraging to hear! Great post :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17159215271123830614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905686568472747305.post-69465255038618080832012-05-22T05:57:41.345+00:002012-05-22T05:57:41.345+00:00I am Salman Arshad from India and now 38 years old...I am Salman Arshad from India and now 38 years old.<br />I have master degree in philosophy and just I have submitted my research project for Ph.D. now I am thinking about job. Anybody can suggest me in this regard…..? My id is arshadanand@rediffmail.comSalman Arshadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04709813778685284100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905686568472747305.post-64203210187031418442012-01-29T11:46:17.437+00:002012-01-29T11:46:17.437+00:00Hi Stephen,
Broken links. Please restore! I curre...Hi Stephen,<br /><br />Broken links. Please restore! I currently study PPE at Warwick so would love to hear what people are saying about where philosophy gets you. Would be a useful counter to my dad who wants me to do an MBA and not an MA in Philosophy and Literature (facepalm). <br /><br />Best regards,<br /><br />Gah-Kaigahkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12313090652718664813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905686568472747305.post-48170737131263942062011-12-02T04:35:16.023+00:002011-12-02T04:35:16.023+00:00McNeese U has rearranged their web site, breaking ...McNeese U has rearranged their web site, breaking your links. Thought you'd like to know.<br /><br />But thanks for a refreshing article.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905686568472747305.post-36677490547566866812011-09-28T19:55:07.580+00:002011-09-28T19:55:07.580+00:00What I think it means is that you can get a degree...What I think it means is that you can get a degree in anything but it doesn't mean that you will learn it easily or that you'll understand all the applications of what you learn. What philosophy does is not to only contemplate deep subjects but also to think more clearly, analytically and rationally. Philosophy creates problem solves.<br />That is why philosophy majors do best when they double major or minor in something else. By carrying their knowledge and skills from philosophy they will improve and do better than most other in any field they move into. Philosophy majors tend to score in the top 5 of any other majors for all graduate school tests, such as the LSATs, GREs, GMATs etc.<br />I'm working on finding a job by using my philosophy degree right now, but not just a teaching job. I'm thinking about combining philosophy with psychology to be a therapist. Combining existential therapy with normal therapy and also something new called Philosophical Practitioning.<br />Check it out on my blog. www.philosophydegreejobs.com<br /><br />Loved this post by the way. Nice to see this kind of reaction to my degree.PhilosophyDegreeJobshttp://www.philosophydegreejobs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905686568472747305.post-29288852357991697652011-04-25T02:50:51.960+00:002011-04-25T02:50:51.960+00:00Btw,
I should add that I am joking around. :) Gr...Btw,<br /><br />I should add that I am joking around. :) Great article and thanks for posting the information.Observernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905686568472747305.post-52471753394789718322011-04-21T14:59:26.775+00:002011-04-21T14:59:26.775+00:00"Philosophy? What are you going to do with th..."Philosophy? What are you going to do with that?"<br /><br />Seems the answer is still nothing. Well, I should change that to,<br /><br />"Nothing, but I will go back to school to get a degree that actually means something."Observernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905686568472747305.post-91683034238338133902011-04-21T13:00:13.534+00:002011-04-21T13:00:13.534+00:00The main idea resembles Scruton's "Idea o...The main idea resembles Scruton's "Idea of University." spectator.org/archives/2010/09/17/the-idea-of-a-universityVlastimil Vohánkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13223710301816466736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905686568472747305.post-57414774174425283782011-04-14T15:48:34.365+00:002011-04-14T15:48:34.365+00:00There are two things to consider here:
1) The GRE ...There are two things to consider here:<br />1) The GRE also has a math portion - it doesn't do to forget that. Just sayin'. <br />2) About 55% of Engineering students with aspirations of graduate study are international (from India, China, S. Korea and so on), where learning English isn't highly emphasized. Consequently, their verbal and writing scores are low.<br /><br />A more interesting analysis would be to compare Writing scores vs Math scores, and Reading scores vs Math scores. This, I think, would provide a better sense of which majors create "well-rounded" individuals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905686568472747305.post-42932472284525104492011-04-14T14:00:48.666+00:002011-04-14T14:00:48.666+00:00MW. Doh, yeh I never thought of that!
Of course ...MW. Doh, yeh I never thought of that! <br /><br />Of course I did. I mentioned it in the earlier post. GRE scores obviously don't establish by themselves that the increased smarts is *caused* by degree programme. However, When combined with other evidence. you can start to build a case...Stephen Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02167317543994731177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905686568472747305.post-44330856944486783442011-04-14T12:57:09.016+00:002011-04-14T12:57:09.016+00:00As a philosopher it's probably not surprising ...As a philosopher it's probably not surprising that you obviously don't understand what a <i>selection effect</i> is.<br /><br />If you had to do real experiments with data you would understand that you need to control for the ability of graduates <i>on the way in</i> to university as well as the way out - this is the cause of your selection effect.<br /><br />It ought to be fairly obvious that a different type of person chooses to do a philosophy degree to the kind of numpties who march into business degrees...MWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905686568472747305.post-18522617526081711692011-03-30T03:45:56.240+00:002011-03-30T03:45:56.240+00:00Recently came across your blog, and as a current p...Recently came across your blog, and as a current philosophy student, I'd have to agree. Although, I echo others' sentiments about employers not offering jobs but implying that someone should... Perhaps I should be a bit more aggressive about my qualities in the future.<br /><br />-PhilosoraptorMatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07068629169998511865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905686568472747305.post-41026501731929037952011-03-26T00:32:20.580+00:002011-03-26T00:32:20.580+00:00I have studied both humanities and science subject...I have studied both humanities and science subjects at a tertiary level, though I'm one of those people who never finish their degrees.<br /><br />What this is saying, I believe, is that people who study philosophy develop good written communication skills and, hopefully, good verbal communication skills as well.<br /><br />I work in engineering and I would argue that problem-solving is the most important skill, and that includes many areas like politics and economics, not just technical environments. If one examines the recent Fukushima disaster, there are a number of problems to be solved: technical, political, strategic, social, economic; and they all require intelligent debate.<br /><br />From my experience of studying philosophy, I would argue that analytical and critical thinking are the mental attributes that get exercised most regularly.<br /><br />Regards, Paul.Paul P. Mealinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14573615711151742992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905686568472747305.post-10992436635108414242011-03-25T14:18:42.846+00:002011-03-25T14:18:42.846+00:00I recently watched Charles Ferguson's 'Ins...I recently watched Charles Ferguson's 'Inside Job' on the global financial crisis. What soon became apparent was that most of the antagonists were pretty good at convincing people that they knew what they were talking about, when with hindsight it was clear they didn't. No wonder philosophers do well in business.<br /><br />Of course the honest ones are more likely to have a conscience and so stick to academia :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11039815765507965606noreply@blogger.com