Program Overview

Introduction to the PhD in Philosophy Program

The PhD in Philosophy program at UMass Amherst has a long and distinguished history of producing cutting-edge scholars who engage with each other and the world outside to produce philosophy that is rigorous and meaningful.

Program Overview

At the graduate level, the department produces leading academics working in the fields of:

• Metaphysics
• Epistemology
• Ethics
• Logic
  • And more

Program Details

The program is designed to foster a community of scholars who engage in rigorous and meaningful philosophical inquiry. The department has a strong reputation for producing scholars who make significant contributions to the field of philosophy.