Philosophy

At IC/US

Careers for Non-Conformists. IC/US Career Reference Call Number: HF5381 .G9188
"A practical guide to finding and developing a career outside the mainstream."

Careers for Puzzle Solvers and Other Methodical Thinkers. IC/US Career Reference Call Number: HF5381 .G56825
Career possibilites for the problem solver.

Zen and the Art of Making a Living. IC/US Career Reference Call Number: BQ9286 .B65
This book asks, "The grail quest or the bourgeois nest?" You decide.

Online

Getting a Job in Philosophy: A Guide for Graduate Students

An article detailing the long-range planning required to obtain an academic job in philosophy.

The Philosophical Gourmet Report

Ranks graduate programs in philosophy in the English-speaking world. Breaks down programs by specialties such as aesthetics, ethics, metaphysics, logic, and eastern philosophies. Also provides advice on choosing and applying to a program.

Philosophy Occupational Possibilities

Lists career paths. Details skills and strengths of philosophy majors. From the University of Kansas.

Philosophy: What Can I Do With This Degree?

Lists potential employers and strategies in areas such as community service, ministry, education, government, and ethics. From Austin Peay State University.

What Can I Do With a Major in Philosophy?

Job descriptions of entry-level positions for which graduates with a B.A. in philosophy might be hired. Direct and indirect career options. From the University of Texas at Austin.

What Can You Do With a Philosophy Degree?

Outlines skills developed through the study of philosophy and how these skills relate to the job market. From Illinois State University.

Philosophy majors may also wish to view the Computers and Technology, Nonprofit and Social Change, and Liberal Arts web pages. For job postings and information about employers in philosophy, go to our online Job Resources.

Interested in graduate school? Take a look at our educational resources for information about finding the right graduate program,
admissions tests and applications, and financial aid.

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