Long viewed by many as the stereotypical useless major, philosophy is now being seen by many students and prospective employers as in fact a very useful and practical major, offering students a host of transferable skills with relevance to the modern workplace. [Marker for question 34] In broad terms,_ philosophy is the study of meaning and the values underlying thought and behavior. But [Marker for question 35] more pragmatically,_ the discipline encourages students to analyze complex material, question conventional beliefs, and express thoughts in a concise manner.