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Programme overview
Main Subject
Philosophy
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Acquire a breadth of professional knowledge in philosophy while emphasizing depth of understanding through intensive work in specific philosophical issues with the Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy in Temple University’s College of Liberal Arts.
This 42-credit doctoral degree stresses early development of professional writing standards, requiring students to complete two preliminary essays in their second and third years to gain experience in research, collegial cooperation and publishing strategies.
As a Philosophy PhD student, you can teach courses under the guidance of the department's Teaching Mentoring Program. Students are also encouraged to pursue Temple’s Teaching in Higher Education Certificate, offered through the Center for the Advancement of Teaching.
The Philosophy Department’s acclaimed faculty offers extensive expertise in
- aesthetics,
- early modern philosophy,
- epistemology,
- European philosophy,
- feminist philosophy,
- philosophy of language,
- philosophy of medicine,
- philosophy of mind,
- philosophy of race,
- philosophy of science and
- political philosophy.
Temple’s Philosophy Department has a rich history and continuing presence in the field of aesthetics. Former faculty members include American philosophers Monroe Beardsley and John Fisher. Temple’s Philosophy PhD also ranks among American philosophy programs with the most women graduates.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Philosophy
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Acquire a breadth of professional knowledge in philosophy while emphasizing depth of understanding through intensive work in specific philosophical issues with the Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy in Temple University’s College of Liberal Arts.
This 42-credit doctoral degree stresses early development of professional writing standards, requiring students to complete two preliminary essays in their second and third years to gain experience in research, collegial cooperation and publishing strategies.
As a Philosophy PhD student, you can teach courses under the guidance of the department's Teaching Mentoring Program. Students are also encouraged to pursue Temple’s Teaching in Higher Education Certificate, offered through the Center for the Advancement of Teaching.
The Philosophy Department’s acclaimed faculty offers extensive expertise in
- aesthetics,
- early modern philosophy,
- epistemology,
- European philosophy,
- feminist philosophy,
- philosophy of language,
- philosophy of medicine,
- philosophy of mind,
- philosophy of race,
- philosophy of science and
- political philosophy.
Temple’s Philosophy Department has a rich history and continuing presence in the field of aesthetics. Former faculty members include American philosophers Monroe Beardsley and John Fisher. Temple’s Philosophy PhD also ranks among American philosophy programs with the most women graduates.
Admission Requirements
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
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