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You might also suggest students take a look at some interdisciplinary programs. In regard to the job market it could be a way to hedge their bets and in some cases I’d imagine a “philosopher’s” interests may require it.
Systems Theory is a cross discipline specialized field that’s always interested me but there are many others.
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* BOWLING FOR PHILOSOPHICAL TRUTH: On vacation until September!
PHILOSOPHY BOWLING RESULTS
• Is the world eternal? YES
• Do humans have contra-causal free will (i.e., can humans do otherwise)? NO
• Is beauty in the eye of the beholder? YES
• Do humans have souls? YES
• Are there natural rights? YES
• Is it morally permissible to eat meat? NO
• Is the unexamined life worth living? NO
• Is truth subjectivity? YES
• Is virtue necessary for happiness? YES
• Can a computer have a mind? YES
• Can humans know reality as it is in itself? YES
• Is hell other people? YES
You might also suggest students take a look at some interdisciplinary programs. In regard to the job market it could be a way to hedge their bets and in some cases I’d imagine a “philosopher’s” interests may require it.
Systems Theory is a cross discipline specialized field that’s always interested me but there are many others.