Philosophy

Steeped in the Jesuit tradition, Fordham's doctoral program in philosophy will train you both to think and to do.

You'll develop into an outstanding scholar with a strong grasp of the history of philosophy from ancient to contemporary. Guided by the Jesuit practice of eloquentia perfecta__the ability to speak and write eloquently and effectively__you'll produce publishable papers and present original research.

You'll also become a skilled teacher who's ready to step in and train the next generation. The invaluable experience you'll gain teaching introductory philosophy courses will make you a strong candidate in academia. In recent years, 60 percent of our graduates have gone on to tenure-track positions while an additional 26 percent have received full-time non-tenure track positions.

Committed to philosophical pluralism, our faculty is particularly strong in continental philosophy, epistemology, ethics, medieval philosophy, metaphysics, and the philosophy of religion.

• Learn from faculty members who are actively engaged in research and are editors of highly regarded journals and book series
• Prepare to teach introductory philosophy through our pedagogy seminars
• Take advantage of our Inter-University Doctoral Consortium, which provides the option to take courses at Columbia University, New York University, Princeton University, Rutgers University, and the CUNY Graduate Center
• Attend symposia, conferences, and lectures in the New York City area