get into

[James Bonde]

Though I’d proven myself capable of publishing articles and giving papers in the world of philosophy, I rebelled against the prospect of a microspecialty and the bureaucracy of tenure. Moreover, I hadn’t gotten into philosophy in order to become a scholar of philosophy, however wonderful and necessary the work of scholarship can be.（From The Deepest Human Life by Scott Samuelson）

What does “get into” mean？

 

[emsr2d2]

Though I’d proven myself capable of publishing articles and giving papers in the world of philosophy, I rebelled against the prospect of a microspecialty and the bureaucracy of tenure. Moreover, I hadn’t gotten into philosophy in order to become a scholar of philosophy, however wonderful and necessary the work of scholarship can be.（From The Deepest Human Life by Scott Samuelson）

What does “gotten into” mean？

If you quote words from a piece in your question, make sure you quote them exactly. The writer is saying that he didn't become interested in, or start studying, philosophy to become a scholar of philosophy.

 

[jutfrank]

On top of what emsr2d2 has said, he also means get into in the sense of 'become employed'. He's talking about his professional career in the world of philosophy.