1. Why are you trying to earn a university degree?

2. 1.To get a good job. 2.To learn interesting things.

3. Why are you trying to earn a university degree? 1.To get a good job: Philosophy teaches portable skills that help you regardless of career choice. (On average, Americans change careers 7 times in a lifetime.)

4. Why are you trying to earn a university degree? 1.To get a good job: Philosophy teaches the following portable skills: the ability to think analytically, to evaluate reasons, and to express your thoughts clearly.

5. Why are you trying to earn a university degree? 1.To get a good job: Philosophy majors outscore many other majors on a variety of standardized exams:

9. Why are you trying to earn a university degree? 1.To get a good job. 2.To learn interesting things:

10. Beyond meeting your material needs, what is required to have a good, satisfying life? The life of the mind is very important. Philosophy leads to a rich life of the mind.

11. In philosophy, we chart the world of ideas by asking questions that cannot be answered by using science alone: Is there a God? Do we have free will? What is right and wrong? What really exists? How do we know?

12. Psychologists have discovered that there are only two reliable predictors of success: intelligence and self-control. Philosophy teaches mental self-control by focusing on abstract ideas and their connections.

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14. “I couldn't have chosen a better field of undergrad study to prepare for law school.... Philosophy is always in the background (and often the focus) of our discussions. I feel much more comfortable with this material than do many of my colleagues who studied business, English or political science, though their degrees come from Princeton, Cornell, Stanford and the like.” --Crystal Dawn Love (from Vanceburg, KY), graduate of Vanderbilt University, practicing law in Ashland, KY

15. "My philosophy background really helped me in evaluating various theological perspectives in seminary. Also, and most importantly I think, it has helped me to better understand and relate to the moral and intellectual worldviews of the people I meet and try to share my faith with. I really do believe that I'm a better person, a better Christian, and a better minister because of my studies in philosophy." --John Lee (from Clarkson, KY), Ph.D. student, Mountain State University

16. "As time has gone on, I am ever more convinced that the grounding I received in philosophy has been the single most important element of my schooling. It has helped me to be a more critical examiner of all of the multi-leveled and often cynically conceived stuff that comes my way in Washington; it has helped me to maintain my moral compass; it has helped to give me a perspective and a sense of humor that might not otherwise be there." --Mark Haynes (from Louisville, KY), President, Concordia Power in Washington, D.C.

17. General EducationMajor Minor Upper Division 33 33 18 42 This is a typical degree program. 120 hours total

18. General EducationMajor Minor Upper Division 33 33 18 42 Adding a philosophy minor is easy. 120 hours total Philosophy

19. General EducationMajor 2 nd Major Upper Division 33 33 33 42 Adding philosophy as a second major is also possible, since it takes the place of the required minor, and counts toward the Upper Division requirement. 120 hours total Philosophy

20. General EducationMajor 2 nd Major Upper Division 33 33 33 42 To do well as a philosophy major, you should enjoy (1) Exploring new ideas, (2) Thinking critically, and (3) Writing about your own ideas. 120 hours total Philosophy

21. Major MinorArea of Concentration 30 hours 21/24 hours 48 hours Philosophy Degree Programs

22. Think about it. Talk to us if you have any questions. Scott Davison Rader 307 s.davison@moreheadstate.edu Conroy O’Brien Davison Weir Ryan