Philosophy: The Most Practical Major of All

The practical nature of a degree in Philosophy can come as a surprise, given its reputation as abstract, detached from ordinary life, speculative, and just a little odd. The truth is that philosophy is the study of everything and anything--in a logical, critical, analytical way. The skills that are taught in a philosophy class transfer to any other class, any job, and any career. Your mind is a powerful tool, the one that goes with you no matter what you do--and philosophy can help to sharpen its competitive edge. Philosophy majors tend to land in careers like law, medicine, public policy, and applied ethics, where rational argument skills are developed and prized. It all starts with a major in Philosophy.