/r/askphilosophy Open Discussion Thread | June 28, 2021

How much more beneficial would taking philosophy as a bachelors in university as opposed to self-study in regards to learning philosophy in general? What would formal study specifically give me that self-learning would not? (A lot, I think, but I don't know the specifics... which is why I'm asking this question)

I'm saying this as a 17 year old student in his final year of high school a bit unsure about his future. I've always been interested in philosophy since I was a little kid - although my extent of knowledge of philosophy is very limited, as of now, at least - which is why I've been contemplating taking it as my degree in college in order to learn more about it in a systematized and organized fashion.

In regards to the job market, I'm torn between taking something like a computer science degree while studying philosophy in my free time or solely pursuing philosophy. Although I want to pursue my passion, I've heard that degrees in the humanities aren't much wanted nowadays... (forgive me if my assumption is wrong)

Actually, that brings me to a secondary if related question: What career paths are open for someone who wants to pursue philosophy? (Or in other words, career paths that require or need the knowledge, skills and experience one gains from studying philosophy)

Thanks for reading.

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