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Philosophy
Philosophy deals with the deepest and most important questions in human life and experience: what is real, what is valuable, what is a person, what is thought, what is truth, how should one live. These are difficult questions that have been written about by some of the greatest thinkers in human history. Philosophy is the discipline that directly addresses these questions. So the serious study of philosophy is difficult but very worthwhile, both for itself and because it leaves students much better able to think and reason about any topics, not just philosophical ones.
Students who want to understand the philosophical foundations of, e.g., politics, literature, art, science, religion and in fact any serious intellectual endeavor will benefit from studying philosophy. And the pursuit of any career that demands clear reasoning and critical thought will be enhanced by the study of philosophy. Some philosophy students go on to graduate study in philosophy, of course, but careers in law, journalism, teaching and the like are also possible. (Even comedy. Steve Martin was a philosophy major.)
The Philosophy Department has fourteen faculty members, participates in the Delaware Interdisciplinary Ethics Program and in the Science, Ethics and Public Policy Program, and sponsors numerous lectures and conferences. There is also a student-run philosophy club.
For further information, contact the Department office at 24 Kent Way, call 831-2359, or see our web site: www.udel.edu/Philosophy/
Sample Job Titles
| Bachelor's Degree/Entry Level |
Further Education/Experience
Often
Required |
| *lobbyist |
*professor |
| *consultant |
*public service
official |
| *publisher |
*public policy
manager |
| *hospital administrator |
*business
administrator |
| *journalist |
*lawyer |
Check the Dictionary of Occupational Titles under section 090 for additional
related careers.
Enhancing Employability
- Participate in Internships,
Field Experience Placements and Alumni Mentor Network.
- Sample UD Field Experiences: Congressional
Management Association, Friends of the Earth, Arthritis Foundation, Delaware
Chapter
Some Employers of Philosophy Majors
*consulting firms
*state/federal government
*colleges/universities
*religious associations
*political parties
*publishing companies
*hospitals
*business and industry
*non-profit organizations
*newspapers
Other Sources of Information
American Academy of Religion
www.aarweb.org
American Association of Political Consultants
www.theaapc.org
American Philosophical Association
www.apaonline.org
American Philosophical Society
www.amphilsoc.org
American Political Science Association
www.apsanet.org
Idealist
www.idealist.org/
Society for Women in Philosophy
http://www.uh.edu/~cfreelan/SWIP
The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com
The Window - Philosophy on the Internet
www.trincoll.edu/depts/phil/philo/index.html
Resources for Finding Employment
Found at the Career Services Center's Career Library (first floor):
- Blue Hen Careers -- Internships, Part-time, Summer, and Full-time Jobs -- All in one place
- So You Want to Be a College Professor? (CSE
270)
- Careers in Focus - Law (CSE 432)
- Internet Jobs! (CSE 498)
- Smart Moves for Liberal Arts Grads (CSE 557)
- Top Careers for Liberal Arts Graduates (CSE
559)
- Careers for Introverts & Other Solitary Types
(CSE 594)
- Careers for Scholars & Other Deep Thinkers
(CSE 645)
- 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For (CSE 650)
- Career Opportunities in the Nonprofit Sector (CSE 654)
- Dictionary of Occupational Titles (GE 25 &
GE 30)
- Peterson's Graduate Programs in the Humanities,
Arts & Social Sciences(GS 20)
- www.udel.edu/CSC/netresources.html
CSC's Internet Resources
Further information including: Skills to Develop,
Strategies for Contacting Employers, Grad School Information, and where to
get assistance is available in the CAREER LIBRARY located at 401 Academy
Street.
Last updated: January 26, 2011 (CH)
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