§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

philosopher

Philosophers study and argument over general and structural problems pertaining to society, humans and individuals.

Description

Philosophers study and argument over general and structural problems pertaining to society, humans and individuals. They have well-developed rational and argumentative abilities to engage in discussion related to existence, value systems, knowledge, or reality. They recur to logic in discussion which lead to levels of deepness and abstraction.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

history of philosophy ethics philosophy morality philosophical schools of thought rhetoric logic scientific research methodology scientific literature

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

sociology history source criticism journalism theology metaphysics phenomenology politics Latin religious studies political ideologies cultural history Ancient Greek political science

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

integrate gender dimension in research develop professional network with researchers and scientists synthesise information apply for research funding manage open publications manage personal professional development promote open innovation in research think abstractly draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation demonstrate disciplinary expertise manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data promote the transfer of knowledge apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities write scientific publications promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities increase the impact of science on policy and society operate open source software manage intellectual property rights speak different languages interact professionally in research and professional environments apply scientific methods evaluate research activities present arguments persuasively publish academic research communicate with a non-scientific audience manage research data conduct research across disciplines perform project management mentor individuals perform scientific research disseminate results to the scientific community

OPTIONALOptional competences

develop scientific theories apply blended learning teach in academic or vocational contexts teach philosophy perform lectures write research proposals

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)