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What can I do with a philosophy major?
Many students ask me what they can do with a philosophy BA (or with our joint BA in philosophy and psychology -- which I will hereafter refer to as "PP"). I would like to make four observations in reply.
Grad school timeline
Please note that the deadlines noted are not mere "guidelines." Rather, these dates are the latest possible times by which you can make decisions regarding graduate school in philosophy. Also note that these deadlines assume you are trying to begin a graduate program immediately after undergrad. If this assumption is incorrect, you can shift the dates accordingly.
Warren Steinkraus Lecture
Past Speakers
2019
Dr. Lisa Tessman
Setting Ourselves Up for Moral Failure
2018
Dr. David Morrow
Climate Justice and Carbon Removal
2017
J.D. Trout
"Explanation, Truthiness, and the False Climb to Knowledge"
2016
Dr. Pete Mandik
"Mind, Metaphysics and the Future"
2015
Dr. Jonathan Riley
Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness: Mill’s Political Philosophy and American Ideals
2014
Dr. Mark Wicclair
Conscientious Objection in Health Care: Deciding When to Accommodate Health Professionals
After Oswego
Philosophy majors can find a variety of jobs in business, law, government and information technology. The ability to analyze arguments, think critically, and apply logic are valuable skills prized in these fields. Many graduate programs are highly receptive to applicants with philosophy degrees, and philosophy students typically perform very well on standardized tests such as the GRE and LSAT.
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Philosophy Club
This a self-described “pretty serious about not being serious about philosophy” club.
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Philosophy
Studying philosophy develops our ability to make sense of our lives, our surroundings and ourselves by immersing us in the most basic and exciting questions that human beings confront: What things are really important? What sort of society should we have? What is the difference between right and wrong? What is the difference between sound judgments and foolish opinions? What is the purpose of human life? What things are most real? Learn more