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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London: Philosophy
Institution | London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London |
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Department | Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method |
Web | https://www.lse.ac.uk |
stu.rec@lse.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 020 7955 6613 |
Study type | Research |
Summary
The Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method is a world-leading centre for research in three broad areas of philosophy: rational choice theory and formal epistemology; philosophy of science; and moral and political philosophy.
We accept MPhil/PhD students wishing to work in any field of research in which the Department has special expertise, including philosophy of the natural sciences (especially physics and biology); distributive justice and normative ethics; philosophy and public policy; philosophy of the social sciences (especially economics); decision theory, evolutionary and game theory; and formal epistemology.
We are committed to research that makes a difference not only to philosophy and the philosophies of the various sciences, but also to the practice of the sciences themselves – from economics and political science to physics, biology and medicine – as well as to the wider world. The Department’s teaching is research-led: courses cover cutting-edge material and are taught by some of the field’s leading scholars.
On this programme you will work towards producing a substantial piece of work that makes an original contribution to the subject and is of a sufficient standard to give rise to publications in professional academic journals.
You will benefit from the Department’s close association with the Centre for Philosophy of Natural and Social Science, which hosts leading visiting scholars and supports a range of research projects, seminars and lecture series, and The Forum for Philosophy, which runs a full and varied programme of philosophy and interdisciplinary events. You will also have the opportunity to attend and take part in the Department’s regular seminar and lecture series, including the Choice Group on decision theory and social choice, and the Sigma Club on the philosophy and foundations of modern physics.
As a Philosophy MPhil/PhD student you will be given the chance to teach the undergraduate discussion classes that are run in parallel with lectures. An essential part of becoming a good philosopher is learning how to teach, share and discuss ideas with those interested in philosophy at all levels, and the discussion classes you lead at LSE will provide ample opportunity.
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Level | RQF Level 8 |
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Entry requirements | Visit the website for full details. |
Location | London School of Economics and Political Science Houghton Street London WC2A 2AE |
Level | RQF Level 8 |
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Entry requirements | Visit the website for full details. |
Location | London School of Economics and Political Science Houghton Street London WC2A 2AE |
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Visit the website for full details. |
Location | London School of Economics and Political Science Houghton Street London WC2A 2AE |
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Visit the website for full details. |
Location | London School of Economics and Political Science Houghton Street London WC2A 2AE |
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