Philosophy
The Philosophy Department at the University of Cincinnati is a PhD-granting department with strengths in philosophy of science, philosophy of cognitive science and mind, computation and AI, as well as applied ethics and social and political philosophy.
We have an active intellectual community involving faculty, staff, students in our PhD program and BA programs, as well as postdocs, visitors, and affiliated faculty from other University of Cincinnati Departments.
Undergraduate Programs:
- Philosophy BA Major
- Philosophy and Cognitive Studies BA Major
- Philosophy Minor
- Bioethics Certificate
Learn more about our undergraduate programs.
PhD Program
We typically admit 4-5 new students into our PhD program each year; these students receive a full tuition scholarship and a stipend to cover living expenses. Our PhD students specialize in a wide range of topics including philosophy of science, philosophy of mind and cognitive science, philosophy of biology, philosophy of physics, ethics, and social and political philosophy. Our PhD program offers two tracks:
- Traditional track, similar to other Philosophy PhD programs
- Sciences track, which combines deep grounding in philosophy with cross-disciplinary training in scientific disciplines
Many of our students explore how their philosophical research connects to work in other disciplines by taking courses outside of our department; some even pursue MA degrees in other fields—such as psychology, economics, criminal justice, psychological counseling, and robotics engineering—concurrently with their Philosophy PhD. This both enriches their research and makes them uniquely qualified candidates on the job market.
Most graduates of our PhD program are placed into academic positions. Learn more about our graduate programs and academic job placement record.