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librarian

[dbmag9]

You can do most things; the qualification shows that you can think deeply and critically, which is valuble almost anywhere.

[Romystarr]

what do people do with history or lit degrees?

the figures for manchester say that about 59% of people get grad jobs, but i assume that alot of the others go on to study further... so they obv go some place?

any serious answers?? please before i lose the will to live?

[emilyjane_09]

(Original post by Rob19)
I'm beginning to wonder if philosophy graduates actually exist.....

they wonder if you exist too.

[emilyjane_09]

(Original post by Romystarr)
what do people do with history or lit degrees?

the figures for manchester say that about 59% of people get grad jobs, but i assume that alot of the others go on to study further... so they obv go some place?

any serious answers?? please before i lose the will to live?

our teacher gave us some article about Philosophy graduates and employment, I think it was in The Guardian. You might be able to find it still on the website.
got it- http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/...ighereducation

[calvinuk]

(Original post by Hibz123)
My sister is doing Philosophy and English Literature and graduating this year with a 2:1

Oh nice one.

Why should we care?

[Envelope-glue]

I'm a philosophy grad. You can do the same things other arts graduates can do.

[Vicious Fishes]

(Original post by emilyjane_09)
they wonder if you exist too.

Brilliant.

[MrGumby]

A majority go into law some into the civil service...others into further study etc...

[Ben_Broadhurst]

(Original post by Mr Otter)
Some say this is the toughest question in the realms of philosophy.

[fire2burn]

I find it funny how people taking science degrees are deriding philosophy when every day they put the teachings of Karl Popper and Imre Lakatos into practise without even realising why they're doing it. They simply follow the dogmatic process without questioning, haven't you ever wondered why you create falsification statements and how you deduce through critical rationalism? I'm begining to think that Thomas Samuel Kuhn was right, people really are just working within paradigms.

[Hibz123]

(Original post by calvinuk)
Oh nice one.

Why should we care?

Fine

[Magnum Opus]

You can do a lot of things... fold it up into a paper airplane?

[calvinuk]

(Original post by Hibz123)
Fine

Sorry, I just really don't like twilight.

[Hibz123]

(Original post by calvinuk)
Sorry, I just really don't like twilight.

Ok any more criticisms?

[MrGumby]

(Original post by Magnum Opus)
You can do a lot of things... fold it up into a paper airplane?

OP you may want to check this out and This

[Vampyrcorn]

OP: clicky

(Original post by Romystarr)
what do people do with history or lit degrees?

the figures for manchester say that about 59% of people get grad jobs, but i assume that alot of the others go on to study further... so they obv go some place?

any serious answers?? please before i lose the will to live?

have a look here
clicky

Don't worry too much about what the figures say, they aren't particularly reliable. The stats that unis tell you are often taken from grads 6 months after they leave uni when loads of people aren't working yet so they don't really reflect what grads actually do in the long run. With a history and literature degree from Manchester you're in as good a position as anyone.

[Marco1]

The primary concern of the philosopher is the truth. To hell with mundane things like a graduate job whatever that is when it is at home.

Philosophy gives you the skill to examine life and understand how little we really know. It hones your argument skills and challenges one's perceptions of reality. You learn about such interesting thinkers that changed history with their ideas. For those interested more in acquiring Truth rather than Wealth or Power, it is incredibly satisfying and fulfilling. The ancient Greek philosophers viewed the activity of contemplation as the highest and most rewarding of pursuits.

Practically speaking, it can lead to academic teaching, writing, research in Philosophy. It is also an excellent precursor to a Law Conversion or just about any other field of study. After philosophy you can think your way through any damn thing at all! If you feel you may have an aptitude and desire to do a Philosophy degree, I urge you to do it. It is a life changer and an excellent academic subject. It is not however for the faint hearted because it will shake your perceptions. The beauty of Philosophy is that the search for Truth will lead eventually to Wisdom which leads to real Freedom.

Sincerely, Best wishes with whatever you decide to do in the future and my apologies for the very long diatribe.

[The_Octopus]

Just go for it - you'll have 3 years to work out the answer.

[danadd9]

Bend space-time.












(sorry that wasn't helpful, but you already got decent answers before this post :P )