philosopher

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.

Alternative Labels

moralist

philosopher

philosophy expert

philosophy scholar

philosophy student

Regulatory Aspect

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http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

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

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

cultural history history journalism metaphysics political ideologies political science politics religious studies sociology source criticism theology

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Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/bfc92738-128b-44f5-92d4-51b10df17961

Status

released

Occupations

philosopher

Description

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