For some people money is not as important as doing what you like...Some history majors want to be history teachers or just work at a place that require people that know about history...Philosophy majors are people who enjoy thinking a lot, I don't think they care about money as much as a rich mind....I don't think is retarded at all to major in whatever you like....money is not everything in life...what is important is to live a happy life...as long as they have a job to live a decent and happy life is nothing wrong with that...You sound very materialistic and superficial...I understand why you find philosophy majors retarded...