Comments on Memoirs of a
Linguist: Year 5: Why Major in Philosophy

Toe, Well, I have this idea that philosophy is on...

2009-11-17T14:42:50.289-05:00

Toe,

Well, I have this idea that philosophy is one of those majors where it really is hard to sell. So I think having a sense of humor is indeed very advisable.

And yes, I once wanted to be a soundtrack composer. But then I realized that I didn't have enough talent. Too bad.

Hahaha... I didn't know philosophers had a sense o...

2009-11-17T06:27:30.019-05:00

Hahaha... I didn't know philosophers had a sense of humor. :)

And yes... there's no money in music... unless you're Andrew Lloyd Weber or something.s

Zhu, I wholoheartedly agree. I would rather study...

2009-11-16T11:47:27.853-05:00

Zhu,

I wholoheartedly agree. I would rather study something that I really enjoy than studying something that I will just get sick and tired of later.

I studied Chinese language and history because I l...

2009-11-15T23:08:58.719-05:00

I studied Chinese language and history because I like it intellectually speaking. I didn't think of the careers I could have. I guess I should have: it would have made my life easier. On the other side, I truly enjoyed what I studied and I think it made me understand a lot of things in the world -- to bad I got some skills that are not easily marketable.

Even now, I study in fields that I enjoy and don't always think of possible positions I could have.

I guess it's one of my weakness. I just can't bring myself to study in a field because there is money to be made.

Vaarun, Welcome to my blog. In answer to your que...

2009-11-15T13:46:45.916-05:00

Vaarun,

Welcome to my blog. In answer to your question, no. I didn't end up majoring in philosophy, but in linguistics instead. But even if I saw this flier when I was an undergrad, I would not have majored in philosophy, since there's one premise that I do not believe in: and that is the premise that one should drink from the best drinking fountain on campus. :-)

So did you end up majoring in philosophy, cause I ...

2009-11-15T11:25:19.710-05:00

So did you end up majoring in philosophy, cause I can tell you seriously, if I saw a flyer like that, I would be very very tempted to find out more about the guys in there..