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Philosophy (PhD)

The Philosophy PhD program at New York University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in philosophy, preparing them for careers in academia, research, and other fields. The program is highly interdisciplinary, with faculty and students engaging in a wide range of philosophical areas, including metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, and political philosophy.

Program Description

Philosophy strives to answer the most fundamental questions about the world and our place in it. The program encompasses a wide range of areas, including value theory, metaphysics and epistemology, and history of philosophy. Faculty in the Department of Philosophy are deeply engaged in developing new philosophical knowledge, training graduate students, and preparing undergraduates for professional pursuits that benefit from critical thinking, analysis, and argumentation.

Dual Degree

The Philosophy Department offers a dual degree with the NYU School of Law: Philosophy PhD/Law JD.

Admissions

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
• Rťsumť or Curriculum Vitae
• Letters of Recommendation
• A non-refundable application fee

Program Requirements

The program requires the completion of 72 credits, with 20 credits allowed for dissertation research. 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.

Basic Course Work

Students are required to complete nine advanced introduction courses, intermediate-level courses, topics or advanced seminar courses, and research seminar courses. These courses are drawn from three distribution categories: value theory, metaphysics and epistemology, and history of philosophy.

Third-Year Review

In the Third Year Review Preparation Course, students work with a faculty member to develop and refine an existing paper or project. The Third Year Review submission should be a substantial and polished piece of work that demonstrates the student's ability to take their philosophical research and writing to a high level.

Logic Requirement

The department's logic requirement can be satisfied in four ways:

1. Taking a graduate-level logic course in the NYU philosophy department
2. Taking a graduate-level course elsewhere, with approval from the Director of Graduate Studies
3. Satisfying the department that previous courses meet the required standard
4. Scheduling an oral examination covering an appropriate range of topics

Additional Program Requirements

Thesis Prospectus

Students develop a prospectus for their dissertation during their third year in the program. The prospectus should clearly articulate an interesting philosophical project, situate the project in the space of philosophical ideas, and give an indication of the main relevant literature.

Prospectus Defense

The prospectus defense is an oral examination that reaches an agreement with prospective future members of the student's thesis committee as to the shape and substance of the project.

Thesis and Oral Examination

The dissertation can consist of a monograph or three outstanding papers. Students are expected to complete all degree requirements, including the dissertation, within six years.

Departmental Approval

All Graduate School of Arts & Science doctoral candidates must be approved for graduation by their department for the degree to be awarded.

Sample Plan of Study

A sample plan of study is provided, outlining the typical course sequence and credit requirements for each semester.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will have:

1. The ability to conduct independent philosophical research
2. The ability to make significant, original contributions to the field
3. A proficiency in written communication
4. A proficiency in oral communication
5. A proficiency in the teaching of philosophy
6. A familiarity with a broad range of areas in contemporary philosophy
7. A familiarity with one or more topics in the history of philosophy
8. A competence in formal logic

Policies

University-wide policies and Graduate School of Arts and Science policies can be found on the New York University Policy pages and the Academic Policies page, respectively.