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Why Philosophy?

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Why Philosophy?

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Reasons to Study Philosophy

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PHILOSOPHY IS A GREAT MAJOR

WHAT CAN I DO WITH PHILOSOPHY?

WHO STUDIES PHILOSOPHY?

THE MID CAREER MEDIAN SALARY FOR PHILOSOPHY MAJORS IS $81,000

 

Philosophy Majors are Highly Employable

http://www.businessinsider.com/successful-philosophy-majors-2014-1?op=1

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/05/why-philosophy-majors-rule_n_4891404.html

 

Philosophy Majors Ace Standardized Tests

http://dailynous.com/value-of-philosophy/charts-and-graphs

http://www.nmu.edu/sites/DrupalPhilosophy/files/UserFiles/Files/Pre-Drupal/SiteSections/Resources/GMAT_by_Intended_Major.pdf

 

Some More Reasons to Study Philosophy Here:

http://www.apaonline.org/?page=undergrad_resources

http://people.brandeis.edu/~teuber/philsyllabus.html

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