Here is a list of links to articles and other resources that may be of interest to philosophy students. Also, for student/alumni/department news check out the Puget Sound Philosophy Blog and the Department of Philosophy website.
Why study philosophy?
If you enjoy philosophy and are considering majoring in it but worry about it's practical applications, you may be interested in reading some of the following articles:
Writing Philosophy
Thinking about Philosophy Graduate School?
Other Resources
Why study philosophy?
If you enjoy philosophy and are considering majoring in it but worry about it's practical applications, you may be interested in reading some of the following articles:
- "How philosophy is making me a better scientist" (Nature, April 23, 2021)
- "For philosophy majors, the question after graduation is: What next?" (Washington Post, June 20, 2017)
- "Is a Philosophy Degree Useful?" (Psychology Today, May 4, 2016)
- "In a New Generation of College Students, Many Opt for the Life Examined" (The New York Times, April 6, 2008 -- subscription may be required to see the article, you can also find a full version here)
- "Philosophers find the degree pays off in life and in work" (The New York Times, December 26, 1997 -- subscription may be required to see the article)
- "Be Employable, Study Philosophy" (Salon, July 1, 2013)
- "Top Students Commit to Using their Knowledge" (USA Today, February 11, 2004)
- "I think, Therefore I Earn" (The Guardian, November 20, 2007 )
- "That 'Useless' Liberal Arts Degree Has Become Tech's Hottest Ticket" (Forbes, August 17, 2015)
- "Think on: Philosophy the Quintessentially Modern Discipline" (The Times, August 15, 1998)
- "From Technologist to Philosopher" (The Chronicle of Higher Education, July 17, 2011 -- subscription may be required,)
- "Philosophy is Back in Business" (Business Week, January 12, 2010)
- "Is Philosophy the Most Practical Major?" (The Atlantic, October 16, 2011)
- "Study of Philosophy Makes Gains Despite the Economy" (The Philadelphia Inquirer, October 15, 2011)
- "The Value of Philosophy in Entrepreneurship" (Huffington Post, September 5, 2012)
- "The Value of Philosophy" by B. Russell
- "Philosophy Resources" (from the American Philosophical Association)
Writing Philosophy
- Sound Writing (University of Puget Sound)'s "Writing for Philosophy"
- Jim Pryor's Guidelines on Writing a Philosophy Paper
- UNC's “Writing Philosophy Handout”
Thinking about Philosophy Graduate School?
Other Resources
- Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- Ethics Updates
- American Philosophical Association
- PhilPapers (also, for research by philosophy faculty members at Puget Sound, check out Puget Sound's Philosophy Department on PhilPapers)
- Philosophy Games