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brownbradley39

brownbradley39

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I'm stuck in a bind deciding between whether I want to pursue an education in sociology or an MA in some sort of eastern philosophy/religious philosophy. I am interested in in sociology, and I realize it's the option with the most potential careers and more choices down the road. But my heart lies in philosophy blended with religion. Alan Watts has been a stupendous influence on me, I listen to his lectures almost daily and read his books. Everything he says strikes a chord with me... And the concepts of Buddhism and Hinduism in their varying forms resonates with me like no western religion or philosophies have. It's where my heart lies and the concepts of the philosophies and watts's lectures answer many observations and thoughts i've had about the world and the human condition, they really resonate with me. But i'm afraid of financial failure and the downfall of a "useless" degree...
 
Honestly, I don't know if there are terminal MA degrees in eastern/religious philosophy. If you love it that much, get a PhD and teach it.
 
I've been thinking about that... I just honestly feel "stuck" and afraid to make a final decision.
 
brownbradley39 said:
I've been thinking about that... I just honestly feel "stuck" and afraid to make a final decision.
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No one here can make the decision for you. Do you already have a bachelor's? If so, what was your major? If not, then you have a lot of time to think about it.

A degree like that is only useless if you make it so. What is holding you back from making a final decision?
 
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I would suggest following your heart.
I studied exactly what I wanted to study, regardless of whether there were any jobs, and made a career of it.
Now, I love my job.
Better than compromising, in order to try to fit the jobs out there, then spending my life working in a field I don't love.
 
I find irony in your love of Buddhism and your fear of financial failure. Isn't one of the main tenets of Buddhism to live an ascetic lifestyle? The Buddha said desire is at the root of all pain. I guess what I'm trying to say is, if you live a Buddhist lifestyle, you won't need a whole lot of money.
 
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