PhD Philosophy

Prepare to Teach College-Level Philosophy and Conduct Original Research

Deepen your understanding of philosophy and its history, ultimately producing a significant work of scholarship that contributes to the discipline.

The PhD program in philosophy at the University at Albany provides an excellent foundation in graduate-level epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, and political philosophy. Build on that foundation specializing in an area of study aligned with your intellectual passions.

As a doctoral student, you can choose between a specialization in philosophy of knowledge and representation and the specialization in philosophy of values and society.