Ph.D. in Philosophy Learning Goals

Upon completion of the Ph.D. program, students will have developed habits of the mind that:

• Reflect an understanding of the broad outlines of the history of philosophy and enable historical research in philosophy
• Reflect an understanding of contemporary philosophical issues and debates
• Exhibit well-honed critical thinking about philosophical texts, ideas, approaches, and methods
• Manifest an understanding of formal logic and logical analysis
• Enable them to communicate orally their understanding and interpretation of philosophical texts and issues
• Enable them to produce publishable philosophical work
• Enable them to teach philosophy effectively