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1. Why do philosophy ?

• Philosophy is fun, and challenging.
• It helps you reflect on the deeper issues in life.
• It helps you improve your critical thinking skills.
• Philosophy provides a solid background for those who intend to go on for further studies in philosophy and many other areas.
• Studying philosophy is good for your career prospects :
  • You acquire skills valued by most employers, like the ability to analyse and solve problems, to communicate, to organize ideas and issues, to assess pros and cons. These skills are important not just in philosophy but also in the modern job market.
  • Many employers prefer students with broad intellectual experience and skills. This is particularly true of students who study philosophy in combination with other subjects. You can take a social science subject (e.g. economics, politics or psychology) as one of your double majors.
  • The study of philosophy is useful for at least the following careers : business, management, public administration, journalism, law, communication, public relations, teaching and publishing.