Philosophy Degrees - What Careers Options Are Available?

Philosophy deals with morality and contemplating right and wrong. You may be wondering how this will transfer into a job after college. If you are thinking about earning a philosophy degree, it is important to know what career options are available to you after graduation. Law - Philosophy graduates have the skills to think, write clearly, and present a good arguement. This lends them to do quite well in the law field. Many students will use their philosophy degree as a jumping point to starting their law degree or will work in legal departments in large corporations. Health - Philosophy graduates often become practitioners or administrators in the medical field. Also, those with a philosophy degree have a high acceptance rate into medical school. Sales - Philosophers often have great success...

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Idealism and Philosophy (and Education on Both)

Before we begin it is important to understand the basic definitions of Idealism and Philosophy. Education in these two areas is very rare in modern society, although we will teach children Social Studies in grade 2, the basic questions of Who am I and Why am I here are left until much later (often university). When you mention the idea of philosophy you are usually met with bored expressions and a complete lack of interest. Why? Because these questions are very dangerous to the society we have built and live in. Idealism is defined as the view that the existence of objects depends wholly or in part on the minds of those perceiving them. This definition is not complete by any means, in fact those who truly explore Idealistic concepts often come to the point where physical reality is nothing...

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Radicals For Capitalism - A History of Libertarianism

A fascinating look at the history of the uniquely American political philosophy of Libertarianism, Radicals for Capitalism is a richly rewarding book on the beginnings of the Libertarian movement and some of its founding members and supporters. Brian Doherty does an excellent job in writing a compelling history of the Libertarian movement. For anyone with an interest in small government politics this book is not only informative but entertaining. While most people captivated by the Libertarian movement have only a cursory knowledge of its beginnings, reading this book will flesh out your knowledge in an engaging and informative way. Ayn Rand? Everyone has heard of her, but how about Isabel Paterson and Rose Wilder Lane? All three women can be said to have lain the roots for the libertarian...

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2012 Predictions of Impending Doom - Prepare for the Worst or Party It Up?

If you haven't heard by now, the world as we know it is predicted to end in December 2012. There will be earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions, devastating storms and tsunamis across the whole planet. Some even predict a fiery comet that will intensify the destruction. Scientists know that a cosmic event that brings a planet called Niburu close to our solar system will create widespread climate changes. The earth normally goes through these extreme changes in weather and climate patterns when Niburu comes into range approximately every 3600 years or so. Another cosmic event that is supposed to occur around the same time in December 2012 is the alignment of the sun with the black hole of the Milky Way. As it gets closer, magnetic changes in the north and south poles, a sort of vibration, will...

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The Psychology of Advertising

On why it is important to understand mass psychology and the psychological processes of cognition for any successful advertising endeavor... Advertising has been a form of glorifying or gaining publicity for goods and merchandise since very early times. In fact, advertising has been around as an informal concept since the beginning of civilizations and former methods were oral advertising or claiming the benefits of products verbally when merchants sold goods to people directly on the streets. However with the advent of paper and writing, advertising took a more formal shape. Egyptians and Ancient Greeks used the papyrus for advertising and rock painting was also used. Advertising in English in magazines as we know today dates back to the end of the 17th century and newspaper advertising...

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Learn To Fix Your Credit History - 35% Of Your Credit Score

Your credit score is made up of 5 parts with your credit history making up the biggest part at 35%. Negative credit like late payments, collections, charge offs, judgments, liens, and bankruptcy will lower your credit score. While paying on time over time will raise your credit score. Here is what makes up your credit score:     * 35% - Payment(Credit) History     * 30% - Debt to Limit Ratio     * 15% - Credit History Length     * 10% - Types of Credit     * 10% - Inquiries As you can see the bulk of your credit score is made up of payment history and debt to limit ratio. Your debt to limit ratio is how much you owe compared to owe much credit available you have. This will be covered in another article, but it is...

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Technical Writing As Literature

As Technical Communicators, we find ourselves judging our work on a day to day basis. Its clarity, accuracy, and "friendliness" are typical concerns for the conscientious technical communicator. Beyond that, we judge the usability of our writing - just how easy is it to use, and how valuable? We talk about "Technical Literature, and the question arises as to whether it should actually be regarded as a real form of "literature" - and whether it should be subject to literary criticism, in much the same way as a play or a novel. This may seem bizarre, but stop and consider, for a moment, the utility of such an approach. We may, for example, find that some writers have a direct, simple, "Hemingway" style of writing - while others write in longer, more involved, sentences and paragraphs that...

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Three Challenges to Education

We hear a lot about, "the knowledge economy." But unless we live in a part of the world where countries face hundreds of thousands of people unemployed, we may not have considered what this change in the fabric of our world means for education and the economy in the developing world. I put education and economy together, because they are so closely linked that policymakers consider them jointly. It is still true that education must be the answer to the extremely poor people everywhere learning, growing, and eventually fully participating in the world. These are modern countries where some people enjoy all the same luxuries and access that people in the West enjoy, but who are challenged by large percentages of their populations living in extreme poverty at the same time. We have to remember...

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The Benefits Of Preschool

Preschool is intended for youngsters between the ages of 2 and 4, but the inclination for parents to send their children 'to school' at such an early age has always been and I'm sure, always will be a hotly debated subject. The pros and cons are varied, virtually unlimited and all have the possibility of merit. Unfortunately, more often than not, the parental decision of sending their child to preschool is determined by the parents' thoughts, beliefs, values and circumstances. Less often, the decision is made entirely for the benefit of the child and a full understanding of what a preschool environment can possibly offer. Social Skills This is perhaps the main factor that parents in the past and still today, send their child to preschool. Kids at this age have a tendency to accelerate their...

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Effective Business Communication

Business communication involves constant exchange of information. It is a continuous process. The more the business expands, the greater is the pressure on the business to find more effective means of communication - both with the employees and with the world outside. Thus, business and communication goes hand in hand. Without effective business communication, a manager cannot perform the basic functions of management efficiently. It is the life-blood of an organization. For a good communication in business, we should ensure the following: Every communication in business, whether written or oral, should be logically structured , i.e.,it should have a good beginning, a good body(content), and an effective ending. Be it a business letter or business speech, the communication should begin in...

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Start Your Own Business Without Much Investment Capital

Several people have the misconception that starting up a small business would involve a substantial quantity of money. It does not have to generally be that way when beginning your own small business. There are existing realities like the difficulty of acquiring the funds for a startup business. Discovering sources of capital is even a dilemma for established entrepreneurs who are looking to expand their business. It genuinely a lot simpler should you already have a great deal of money to start off with but that does not mean that the business will be an instant success. But beginning a business by using a little investment funds is really achievable. The most effective and wise method to begin is to keep your full-time or current day-job while trying to start a business on a part-time bases....

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