"I have deliberately sought out graduate students who either work in philosophy in conjunction with other disciplines, particularly those which society deems as being more 'applied,' or who came to philosophy from careers outside of the ivory tower. In the months to come, this series will be filled with stories of physicist-philosophers, soldier-philosophers, counselor-philosophers, and lawyer-philosophers. I hope their reflections will be inspiring for prospective students, thought-provoking for current ones, and joined by your unique story, dear reader."
"The idea of professionally pursuing a career in philosophy has never been a popular notion, never the kind of plan which assuages the fears of parents or the scorn of strangers. Everyone has their own stories: I vividly recall the selective hearing of family friends, responding to my stating of my undergraduate majors, philosophy and law, with the commendation, "Ah, ! Very nice.""
The Graduate Student Reflection Series invites submissions that foreground graduate students who combine philosophy with applied disciplines or who transitioned from nonacademic careers. Upcoming contributions will include physicist-philosophers, soldier-philosophers, counselor-philosophers, and lawyer-philosophers. The series aims to inspire prospective students, provoke current ones, and showcase unique stories. The approach emphasizes the rarity and social misunderstanding of professional philosophy careers and recounts anecdotes of social incredulity about choosing philosophy. The editorial stance is informed by contemporary contexts and seeks diverse, interdisciplinary reflections.
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