PhD Philosophy at New York University

Programme overview

Philosophy strives to answer the most fundamental questions about the world and our place in it. While people often implicitly assume answers to many of these questions, philosophy as a discipline seeks to identify and answer them through rigorous and informed inquiry and reasoning. These questions have been pursued for thousands of years, in many different ways and in many different cultures, and the study of this rich history is itself part of the increasingly global discipline of philosophy.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts and Science | Duration: 72 credits | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

The program requires the completion of 72 credits. 20 of the total 72 credits may be in dissertation research, although the student may include other courses toward that total as well. No more than 8 basic credits taken while enrolled in the program can be satisfied through courses taken outside of the NYU Department of Philosophy. Sample required courses: Third Year Review Preparation Course; Work in Progress Seminar.

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Application information

Entry requirements

All applicants to the Graduate School of Arts and Science (GSAS) are required to submit the general application requirements, which include: Academic Transcripts Test Scores (if required) Applicant Statements Résumé or Curriculum Vitae Letters of Recommendation, and A non-refundable application fee. See Philosophy for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.

Duration: 72 credits

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