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Philosophy > Resources > The Value of Philosophy

The Value of Philosophy


The Case for Value

  • The value of philosophy according to Bertrand Russell
  • The value of philosophy according to the Wall Street Journal
  • Philosophy: a quintessentially modern discipline
  • More on the value of philosophy
  • Why Study Philosophy? (1)
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  • The Power of Philosophy

The Case for Career

  • What can you do with a philosophy degree?
  • "Philosophers Find the Degree Pays Off in Life and Work" (New York Times)
  • "To Beat the Market: Hire a Philosopher" (New York Times)
  • "How Philosophy Pays Off"
  • Well-known Philosophy Majors
  • How Does Philosophy Relate to My Career? (1)
  • How Does Philosophy Relate to My Career? (2)
  • "I Think, Therefore I Earn" (The Guardian)
  • "In a New Generation, Many Opt for the Life Examined" (New York Times)
  • "Top Students Commit To Using Their Knowledge" (USA TODAY)
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