Overview

Philosophy from University of Richmond encompasses many sub-fields. The following is a brief description of those in which the Philosophy Department faculty regularly teach and conduct research.

Key facts

Logic

Logic is concerned to provide sound methods for distinguishing good from bad reasoning.

Ethics

Ethics is the study of moral principles and standards of human conduct that should guide how people make decisions and live their lives.

Political and Legal Philosophy

These fields concern the justification—and limits—of government, ideals of individual freedom and the common good, the relationship between law and morality, the justification of punishment, and many other questions of justice.

Metaphysics

Metaphysics concerns the nature of reality, existence, and identity.

Epistemology

Epistemology concerns the nature and value of knowledge, rationality and justification.

Philosophy of Science

Philosophy of science clarifies both the quest for scientific knowledge and the results yielded by that quest.

Philosophy of Mind

The philosophy of mind addresses not only the possible relations of the mental to the physical (for instance, to brain processes), but the nature of mental phenomena more generally including belief, desire, emotion, feeling, sensation, passion, will, personality, and others.

History of Philosophy

This field studies both major philosophers and entire periods in the development of philosophy such as the Ancient, Medieval, Modern, Nineteenth Century, and Twentieth Century periods. It seeks to understand important ideas and great figures in their context, as well as their importance for contemporary issues.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ancient Greek Philosophy

Philosophical Methods: Majors'/ Minors' Seminar

Philosophy of Science

Twentieth-Century Continental Philosophy

Philosophy of Religion

Philosophy of Mind

Ethics

Power and Politics

Philosophy of Law

Ethics and Practical Reasoning

Action, Responsibility and Free Will

Modern European Philosophy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Richmond, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Fee – $50 USD.

One essay response is required.

An official high school transcript containing grades 9-11.

Secondary School Report

One recommendation letter from a school official is required, ideally from a school counselor.

Standardized Test Scores

Because the University of Richmond is need-aware in the admission process for non-U.S. citizens/non-U.S. permanent residents, we require an International Financial Certification to be submitted prior to rendering an admission decision.

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Tuition Fees

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67840 USD / year

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67840 USD / year

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67840 USD / year

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Living costs

Richmond

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1071 - 1750 USD / month

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