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Old 06-05-2008, 11:06 AM  
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Originally Posted by woj View Post
That's a bit of a stretch, I don't think it's typical for a philosophy degree to go to law school. Many probably do, but it's not most by any means... It's almost like arguing that Honda Civic is a fast car, and offering as an example "My friend put in twin turbo in it with a nitrous kit, and now it's faster than any car on the road"...
Interesting counter. My point is more about what a person actually takes from the degree. (Logic, comprehension, reason, and causality) This translates well into many pre master program tests (LSAT's, Series tests for stock brokers are another example) very well as these are the skill sets required.

Of course, many Phil majors DO fit the mold of pot smokin' slackers, but that's not the degrees fault! You'd be surprised at how many do go to law school, teaching, or choose a career path that uses their talents. If they can handle the subsequent tests (again, not the degrees fault)

- "It's almost like arguing that Honda Civic is a fast car, and offering as an example "My friend put in twin turbo in it with a nitrous kit, and now it's faster than any car on the road"..."

All Doctors, teachers, and most businessmen have to 'supercharge' their initial degrees as well. Interesting discussion
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