philosophy
The different philosophical systems, their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices and their impact on human culture.
philosophy — the different philosophical systems, their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices and their impact on human culture. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the enduring band (SCI 49.32/100) — a human-connection anchor whose value is projected to hold or grow through 2030. ESCO classifies it as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 3 occupations in our catalogue, including philosophy teacher secondary school, philosopher, and philosophy lecturer.
Occupations that require philosophy
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Frequently asked questions
What is philosophy?
The different philosophical systems, their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices and their impact on human culture.
What category of skill is philosophy?
ESCO classifies philosophy under the knowledge category, specifically in the philosophy and ethics subcategory.
Is philosophy an AI-durable skill?
McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the enduring band (SCI 49.32/100) — a human-connection anchor whose value is projected to hold or grow through 2030. This is a durable skill to invest in — high human-connection skills consistently resist automation.
Which jobs require philosophy?
In our catalogue, 3 occupations list philosophy as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include philosophy teacher secondary school, philosopher, philosophy lecturer.
How transferable is philosophy between industries?
ESCO tags philosophy as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.
Is philosophy the same as basic principles of philosophy?
Yes — philosophy is also known as basic principles of philosophy, or study of philosophical systems. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.
How can I learn philosophy?
The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands philosophy and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.