How can the study of philosophy help you in your life and career?

Philosophy at heart is about learning to think critically. A trained philosopher has a mindset which allows them to see behind the superficial to understand the deeper causes and implications of life. Furthermore, the study of philosophy provides solid preparation for other fields of study, such as law, medicine, business or even computer science. Logic underpins each of these disciplines and logic is at the heart of philosophical inquiry. Philosophy is a perfect “crossover” discipline, drawing from both language and verbal skills as well as mathematical skills. This provides a unique combination of proficiencies that is useful in almost any field of endeavor.