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Aidan D. Madison, WI, available for online & in-person tutoring
Aidan D.
100/hour

BS in Physics with Philosophy Minor | Experienced Philosophy Tutor

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Physics with a minor in Philosophy and have tutored students in philosophy at the high school, college, and adult learner levels. My experience includes helping students engage with topics like ethics,...

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100/hour
260 hours tutoring
Response time: 14 minutesNote that average response time is based on Aidan’s active hours, which are 3:00 pm - 3:00 am UTC.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Physics with a minor in Philosophy and have tutored students in philosophy at the high school, college, and adult learner levels. My experience includes helping students engage with topics like ethics,...

Vi B. Greensboro, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Vi B.
45/hour

Philosophy Award winner at SJU

I majored in Philosophy at Saint Joseph's University, and won the Philosophy Award in 2025, which is only given once a year. I am now a PhD candidate in experimental psychology at UNC. My coursework & thesis included lots...

5.0 (79)
45/hour
228 hours tutoring

I majored in Philosophy at Saint Joseph's University, and won the Philosophy Award in 2025, which is only given once a year. I am now a PhD candidate in experimental psychology at UNC. My coursework & thesis included lots...

Eddy E. Santa Fe, NM, available for online & in-person tutoring
Eddy E.
63/hour

Real Life Philosopher

Yes, getting a degree in philosophy helps you 'know' philosophy. The ancients didn't just speak, read or write philosophy -they lived it. As Foucault knew well, to truly philosophize we must use our lives as the...

5.0 (10)
63/hour
11 hours tutoring

Yes, getting a degree in philosophy helps you 'know' philosophy. The ancients didn't just speak, read or write philosophy -they lived it. As Foucault knew well, to truly philosophize we must use our lives as the...

Robert D. Rochester, PA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Robert D.
115/hour

B.A in Philosophy from Cornell University

Philosophy has been a core part of my education, where I completed a B.A. in philosophy with a 4.0 GPA from Cornell University. Moreover, philosophy is a genuine activity of mine, and I continue to practice philosophy...

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115/hour
959 hours tutoring
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Philosophy has been a core part of my education, where I completed a B.A. in philosophy with a 4.0 GPA from Cornell University. Moreover, philosophy is a genuine activity of mine, and I continue to practice philosophy...

Amberlynn A. New Smyrna Beach, FL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Amberlynn A.
60/hour

Philosophy, Ethics & Critical Reasoning Tutor| Lehigh Grad | J.D.

Law school deepened this foundation significantly — legal reasoning is applied philosophy, requiring rigorous logical argumentation, ethical analysis, and the ability to construct and dismantle competing positions under pressure. I coach...

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60/hour
252 hours tutoring

Law school deepened this foundation significantly — legal reasoning is applied philosophy, requiring rigorous logical argumentation, ethical analysis, and the ability to construct and dismantle competing positions under pressure. I coach...

David S. Rhinebeck, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
David S.
85/hour

PhD philosopher with 30 yrs teaching core areas of philosophy

I hold a PhD in philosophy and have over 30 years of experience teaching a wide range of philosophical topics at the college level. My work emphasizes close reading, careful argument analysis, and clear articulation of complex ideas. I help...

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85/hour
183 hours tutoring
Response time: 33 minutesNote that average response time is based on David’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 6:00 am UTC.

I hold a PhD in philosophy and have over 30 years of experience teaching a wide range of philosophical topics at the college level. My work emphasizes close reading, careful argument analysis, and clear articulation of complex ideas. I help...

Douglas S. East Meadow, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Douglas S.
80/hour

10+ Years Experience Teaching History, Philosophy, and Writing (PhD)

I have a PhD in philosophy, taught it for ten years, and have published eight articles in peer-reviewed venues and peer reviewed for journals five times.

5.0 (7)
80/hour
18 hours tutoring

I have a PhD in philosophy, taught it for ten years, and have published eight articles in peer-reviewed venues and peer reviewed for journals five times.

Ren Y. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ren Y.
280/hour

Co-Founder of NY Philosophical Society, 46,000+ Guests a Year

At 20, I co-founded the New York Philosophical Society, a nonprofit that now hosts philosophy discussions for over 46,000 guests a year, and I have led and moderated many of those conversations myself. I also lead our public school...

5.0 (2)
280/hour
4 hours tutoring
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At 20, I co-founded the New York Philosophical Society, a nonprofit that now hosts philosophy discussions for over 46,000 guests a year, and I have led and moderated many of those conversations myself. I also lead our public school...

Preston E. Byron, GA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Preston E.
50/hour

Dedicated Tutor, STAR Teacher

This past spring, I was a preceptor (like a TA) for a Political Philosophy Class and am currently writing my thesis on epistemology within the corpus of Machiavelli.

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50/hour
90 hours tutoring

This past spring, I was a preceptor (like a TA) for a Political Philosophy Class and am currently writing my thesis on epistemology within the corpus of Machiavelli.

Brian K. Fort Wayne, IN, available for online tutoring
Brian K.
60/hour

MA in Philosophy with 10+ years teaching experience

I have a master's degree in social and political philosophy from Bowling Green State University and have helped many students revise and edit their papers to improve the quality of their work.

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60/hour
281 hours tutoring

I have a master's degree in social and political philosophy from Bowling Green State University and have helped many students revise and edit their papers to improve the quality of their work.

Andre C. Adairsville, GA, available for online tutoring
Andre C.
69/hour

Experienced examiner with 15+ Years of Teaching Experience

I can provide you feedback that will actually increase your chances of achieving high marks. Experience with multiple prescribed authors, themes and fields of knowledge, including Philosophy of Religion, Epistemology, Politics,...

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69/hour
168 hours tutoring
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I can provide you feedback that will actually increase your chances of achieving high marks. Experience with multiple prescribed authors, themes and fields of knowledge, including Philosophy of Religion, Epistemology, Politics,...

Timothy S. Washington, CT, available for online & in-person tutoring
Timothy S.
45/hour

Study the History of Philosophy with a PhD Student!

I am a PhD student in philosophy at Villanova University, with a focus on the relationship between phenomenology and the history of philosophy. I received my M.A. in philosophy from Boston College in 2023 and my B.S. in...

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45/hour
68 hours tutoring

I am a PhD student in philosophy at Villanova University, with a focus on the relationship between phenomenology and the history of philosophy. I received my M.A. in philosophy from Boston College in 2023 and my B.S. in...

Jason M. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jason M.
135/hour

UCLA-Trained (Analytic) Philosophy Tutor | Logic, Ethics, & Theory

I hold a B.A. in Philosophy from UCLA with a strong background in symbolic and first-order logic, derivations, and formal proof construction. My studies included philosophy of mathematics and coursework that required advanced formal...

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135/hour
312 hours tutoring

I hold a B.A. in Philosophy from UCLA with a strong background in symbolic and first-order logic, derivations, and formal proof construction. My studies included philosophy of mathematics and coursework that required advanced formal...

David F. Boise, ID, available for online & in-person tutoring
David F.
60/hour

Experienced logic tutor

As a second philosophy major who studied logic and retained alove for this often-frustrating subject, I regularly tutor propositional and first-order logic, truth tables, natural deduction proofs. I can help you understand premises and...

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60/hour
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As a second philosophy major who studied logic and retained alove for this often-frustrating subject, I regularly tutor propositional and first-order logic, truth tables, natural deduction proofs. I can help you understand premises and...

Brendan K. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Brendan K.
140/hour

Princeton PhD: Expert in Kant and Philosophy of Physics

I'm just completing my PhD in philosophy at Princeton; I'll be defending my dissertation next month. I'm qualified to teach a large number of areas of philosophy at the college level. My two main areas of expertise are...

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140/hour
482 hours tutoring
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I'm just completing my PhD in philosophy at Princeton; I'll be defending my dissertation next month. I'm qualified to teach a large number of areas of philosophy at the college level. My two main areas of expertise are...

Mark R. Freeport, FL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mark R.
55/hour

Philosophy -- Experienced Tutor

Philosophy As a tutor for Philosophy, Dr. Robertson teaches Metaphysics, Epistemology, and Ethics. Likewise, he teaches Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Philosophy. Metaphysical questions include: “Does life have...

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Philosophy As a tutor for Philosophy, Dr. Robertson teaches Metaphysics, Epistemology, and Ethics. Likewise, he teaches Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Philosophy. Metaphysical questions include: “Does life have...

Seth M. Mcminnville, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Seth M.
39/hour

Professor of Philosophy with many years of Teaching Experience

I normally teach for colleges, but have also developed and taught philosophy courses for high school academies. I have experience teaching and tutoring ethics, political philosophy, aesthetics, philosophy of religion, and...

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I normally teach for colleges, but have also developed and taught philosophy courses for high school academies. I have experience teaching and tutoring ethics, political philosophy, aesthetics, philosophy of religion, and...

Geoffrey B. Pasadena, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Geoffrey B.
96/hour

Phi Beta Kappa Tutor Specializing in Kant and Ancient Philosophy

My background in philosophy focuses primarily on Ancient Philosophy (especially 5th Century Athens and the Hellenistic traditions). I am also well-versed in the philosophy of Locke, Kant, and some 20th century philosophers. I...

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96/hour
6,854 hours tutoring

My background in philosophy focuses primarily on Ancient Philosophy (especially 5th Century Athens and the Hellenistic traditions). I am also well-versed in the philosophy of Locke, Kant, and some 20th century philosophers. I...

Oliver H. Brooklyn, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Oliver H.
160/hour

Graduate in Philosophy from Oxford and Warwick

I have a Masters in Philosophy from Oxford and a Bachelor's in Philosophy from Warwick. I have researched and taught in many areas of philosophy, including (but not limited to) logic, epistemology, ethics, metaethics,...

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160/hour
151 hours tutoring

I have a Masters in Philosophy from Oxford and a Bachelor's in Philosophy from Warwick. I have researched and taught in many areas of philosophy, including (but not limited to) logic, epistemology, ethics, metaethics,...

Lance G. Iron River, MI, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lance G.
80/hour

Philosophy Grad, Chess Coach, & Learning Enthusiast

Graduate in philosophy with highest honors. Years of experience helping students study and understand philosophical concepts.

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80/hour
4,451 hours tutoring
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Graduate in philosophy with highest honors. Years of experience helping students study and understand philosophical concepts.

Conor C. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Conor C.
100/hour

Columbia/Princeton Philosopher and Tutor

I have been a TA for a variety of philosophy courses, including Philosophy & Feminism, Nietzsche, and Twentieth Century Continental Philosophy, Introduction to Moral Philosophy, and Introduction to Ancient...

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100/hour
6 hours tutoring
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I have been a TA for a variety of philosophy courses, including Philosophy & Feminism, Nietzsche, and Twentieth Century Continental Philosophy, Introduction to Moral Philosophy, and Introduction to Ancient...

Chris D. San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Chris D.
45/hour

Ivy League educated formal logic and philosophy tutor

...and predicate logic) tutor while attending Columbia University. I graduated Summa Cum Laude in May 2018 with a B.A. in philosophy, receiving departmental honors. I have long experience throughout my academic career of writing argumentative and philosophical...

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...and predicate logic) tutor while attending Columbia University. I graduated Summa Cum Laude in May 2018 with a B.A. in philosophy, receiving departmental honors. I have long experience throughout my academic career of writing argumentative and philosophical...

Jason B. Seneca, SC, available for online tutoring
Jason B.
54/hour

Everything Chemistry and Physics | A Concept First Approach

Most students come to me when they’re underperforming in challenging courses like AP Chemistry, Physics, or Calculus—and within a short time, they begin to understand the material clearly and improve their performance. I specialize in...

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54/hour
1,063 hours tutoring
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Most students come to me when they’re underperforming in challenging courses like AP Chemistry, Physics, or Calculus—and within a short time, they begin to understand the material clearly and improve their performance. I specialize in...

Ken D. Corvallis, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ken D.
90/hour

Retired Chemistry Teacher Looking to Keep Helping Those in Need

For fun, I went on to graduate school in Philosophy and ended up earning a Ph.D., specializing in the philosophy of language. For 20+ years after graduate school, I served as a full-time high school science teacher in Eastern Oregon...

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90/hour
3,424 hours tutoring
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For fun, I went on to graduate school in Philosophy and ended up earning a Ph.D., specializing in the philosophy of language. For 20+ years after graduate school, I served as a full-time high school science teacher in Eastern Oregon...

Nicolas S. Idaho Falls, ID, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nicolas S.
25/hour

General Tutor Specializing in Biology and Anatomy

...med terms and everyday words. Connecting new concepts with what's familiar to my students is another key to my teaching philosophy. IF you have any questions, feel free to reach out and I will respond promptly....

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95 hours tutoring
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...med terms and everyday words. Connecting new concepts with what's familiar to my students is another key to my teaching philosophy. IF you have any questions, feel free to reach out and I will respond promptly....

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Philosophy is the systematic study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. It originated from ancient Greece and seeks to explore the big ideas that shape human thought and culture. Branches like metaphysics examine the nature of reality, epistemology investigates the limits and sources of knowledge, ethics explore questions of morality, logic considers reasoning structures, and aesthetics analyze beauty and art.

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