Although regarded by some as an "impractical" major, you
might be surprised at how practical philosophy can be.
Philosophy is among the best majors for anyone considering
graduate study in any discipline. No matter what particular
career choice one makes, the ability to think and write
carefully and critically is at least beneficial, if not
crucial. Philosophy courses all aim at enhancing one's
ability to think critically, to reconstruct and evaluate the
arguments which are constantly offered in support of one
claim/position or another. Philosophy is clearly useful for
those wishing to transfer and pursue virtually any
major. Philosophy also aims at living life well. It
helps us to accomplish this by providing us with the tools
needed to evaluate ourselves and the world around us.
Another key benefit of philosophy, then, is that it can
provide you with the intellectual tools necessary to
evaluate different possible life-choices so that you will be
better prepared to find a meaningful direction for your
life.
