Humanities (Philosophy) vs. Science/Math Major

WayOutWestMom
Sat, 20 Oct 2012 10:57:26 +0000

I think you should major in something you enjoy because, in the end, it’s your life and doing everything because it’s a means to an end is joyless.

Since you’ve never taken a philosophy course, you can’t know that it’s something you’ll enjoy or be good at. (Technically I could say the same thing about math. ‘Real’ math starts once you’ve finished the calculus sequence. Everything else is just applying formulae.) Take a couple of lower level classes when you start college and get a feel for the field, then decide if you want to major in it.

Most colleges do not allow students to declare a major until sometime during the latter half of their sophomore year.

Be aware, though, that philosophy is extremely time-intensive. Tons of reading, even more writing. Balancing a full math major, a full philosphy major and completing pre med requirements will require excellent time-management skills on your part and a well-thought out course planning sequence.