Studying Philosophy in College 2nd degree

[QeenB]

Hey guys, 

I need some advice. I am currently getting my degree in business and I will graduate in 2018. I am thinking about getting second degree in Philosophy but that would mean that I would have to spend another 3 years in college.(in my country bachelor takes 3 years). I'm in a little bit of a predicament because it would mean that I would have to work (either get a job or starting my own business) + studying at the same time. 

So my question to you guys is, do you think that studying philosophy at university is worth it? I am really interested in the subject but I also want to learn how to write and 'think properly' and I know that is the case when you study philosophy. I know that Leo is not a fan of technical jargon and it's not really a true philosophy but I think there is some value in taking some classes on logic, writing essays + spending time on contemplation etc. 

I am really stuck, I have 6 months to decide. I really hate my college right now because its useless and I didn't enojoyed it at all and I am afraid that it will be the case when I decide to get 2nd degree (but in different school). I have few friends who study philosophy and they say its really great. But also I don't want to spend another 3 years in college but I would really want to get a degree. You can say a am a little bit romantic about having degree in philosophy and its true, but this is how I feel. 

PS. I am 21 now + college in my country is almost free, so it is not about the money, but its about time that I will spend at university 

 

[Leo Gura]

I find that philosophy is a field best studied on one's own. Academic philosophy is really poor and not based on a search for Truth, but largely mental-masturbation and history.

Why not start your career/biz and study philosophy as a hobby on your own? That is really the best of both worlds in my opinion. Spending too much time in college is not good.

[QeenB]

Thank you @Leo Gura!

That's what I thought. 

+ for me another 3 years in college would be dreadful 

[Leo-Tzu]

I wanted to do the same after finishing engineering . .. . After some thinking i decided not to take a single step in an university anymore .. . . I just bought some book to read for myself . . . No pressure. ..  university comes down to just studying for the passing grades.