Who is a philosopher and what do they do? The philosopher analyses and synthesises philosophical phenomena and reality; studies the essence of being and consciousness, human knowledge and ethics. A philosopher finds job opportunities in research or as a teacher at universities, or at more academic schools.
What are the activities of the philosopher job? A philosopher or metaphysician discovers general principles, the nature and essence of being, its reasons and objectives. Specialists in epistemology are interested especially in the possibilities and limits of our knowledge, as well the possibility of developing systems and general theories. A moral philosopher focuses on ethics, on the responsibility of people with respect to themselves, with respect to other people and with respect to society. The relation between an individual and society is studied also in social philosophy or in the philosophy of politics and law.
What tools/equipment do they use? large number of books and various study materials. Information and communications technology, especially the Internet and a personal computer, are also very important.
Where is it done and under what conditions? At universities, or in schools, classrooms, seminar rooms and lecture rooms as well as offices.
What do you need to succeed? You need to complete university studies at a university faculty of arts or a college of education in the field of philosophy, or in combination with another field of study (foreign languages, aesthetics, history, pedagogy etc.).