Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Philosophy

Rice University

Upon completing the MA and PhD degrees in the field of Philosophy, students will be able to:Demonstrate advanced skills of reading philosophical texts critically and with understanding of the problems and contexts. Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and logically their own views on a range of important philosophical problems at an advanced level. Demonstrate an understanding in depth of the content and context of one of the main areas of philosophy. Propose, evaluate, and defend original views in at least one of the main areas of philosophy.

School of Humanities