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Elena G.
$150/hour

PhD, Philosophy and Writing Tutor

I have taught philosophy both as a TA and as an independent instructor, covering a wide variety of philosophical topics: ethics, metaphysics & epistemology, social & political philosophy, aesthetics, history of...

5.0 (398)
$150/hour
1,491 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutesNote that average response time is based on Elena’s active hours, which are 10:00 am - 9:00 pm UTC.

I have taught philosophy both as a TA and as an independent instructor, covering a wide variety of philosophical topics: ethics, metaphysics & epistemology, social & political philosophy, aesthetics, history of...

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Jenny D.
$79/hour

BA in Philosophy from UW-Madison

I am a former philosophy major and a lifelong student of philosophy. As such, I have amassed valuable experience in philosophical writing (e.g., crafting valid arguments in standard form, writing standard essays in philosophy,...

4.9 (9)
$79/hour
79 hours tutoring

I am a former philosophy major and a lifelong student of philosophy. As such, I have amassed valuable experience in philosophical writing (e.g., crafting valid arguments in standard form, writing standard essays in philosophy,...

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Oliver H.
$90/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,...

5.0 (58)
$90/hour
141 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,...

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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 interest of mine, and I continue to do philosophy on my...

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$115/hour
855 hours tutoring

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 interest of mine, and I continue to do philosophy on my...

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Lance G.
$48/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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$48/hour
4,190 hours tutoring
Response time: 44 minutesNote that average response time is based on Lance’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

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

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Dr. Michael R.
$49/hour

Assistant Professor of Philosophy

I have a Master's and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the Catholic University of America, I have over a decade of experience teaching Philosophy at the college level, and I am currently an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at...

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$49/hour
2,798 hours tutoring

I have a Master's and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the Catholic University of America, I have over a decade of experience teaching Philosophy at the college level, and I am currently an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at...

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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
2,811 hours tutoring
Response time: 32 minutesNote that average response time is based on David’s active hours, which are 8:00 pm - 11:00 am UTC.

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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Luqman H.
$135/hour

BA in Political Science with Emphasis in Political Philosophy

My undergraduate study was in political philosophy as part of political science major. My passion for philosophy included taking philosophy classes in ancient and modern philosophy continuing reading of philosophical...

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$135/hour
553 hours tutoring

My undergraduate study was in political philosophy as part of political science major. My passion for philosophy included taking philosophy classes in ancient and modern philosophy continuing reading of philosophical...

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Ally S.
$60/hour

UCLA Math Alum Tutoring Logic, Statistics, Calculus

I earned a B.S. in Mathematics of Computation from UCLA with a Philosophy minor, concentrating in formal logic. I have also written on topics in the philosophy of language, feminist metaphysics and epistemology, and medical ethics....

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$60/hour
311 hours tutoring

I earned a B.S. in Mathematics of Computation from UCLA with a Philosophy minor, concentrating in formal logic. I have also written on topics in the philosophy of language, feminist metaphysics and epistemology, and medical ethics....

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Raymond S.
$120/hour

I teach philosophy

I have a PhD in Philosophy and have taught and graded courses for over decade at various types of institutions (Public, Private, Religious, Ivy League).

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$120/hour
412 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have a PhD in Philosophy and have taught and graded courses for over decade at various types of institutions (Public, Private, Religious, Ivy League).

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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
6,472 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...

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Steven F.
$60/hour

Former University Professor, research and study in Philosophy

I was a university professor for almost 20 years and taught a wide variety of philosophy courses to both undergraduates and graduate students. I have also taught many private courses in philosophy. Among the courses I have taught are...

5.0 (738)
$60/hour
3,190 hours tutoring

I was a university professor for almost 20 years and taught a wide variety of philosophy courses to both undergraduates and graduate students. I have also taught many private courses in philosophy. Among the courses I have taught are...

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Peter G.
$150/hour

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After double-majoring in math and philosophy, I did a master's in math followed by two successful years in a pure and applied logic program interdisciplinary between math, philosophy, and computer science. All this to say, I...

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$150/hour
647 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

After double-majoring in math and philosophy, I did a master's in math followed by two successful years in a pure and applied logic program interdisciplinary between math, philosophy, and computer science. All this to say, I...

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Paul C.
$125/hour

Professional Tutor & Editor via Oxford, Yale & Columbia

I graduated summa cum laude from Rutgers University with a BA in Anthropology and Philosophy, with highest departmental honors in the latter. While there I founded the Rutgers Undergraduate Philosophy Journal. I have also completed...

5.0 (296)
$125/hour
762 hours tutoring
Response time: 10 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I graduated summa cum laude from Rutgers University with a BA in Anthropology and Philosophy, with highest departmental honors in the latter. While there I founded the Rutgers Undergraduate Philosophy Journal. I have also completed...

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Peter K.
$200/hour

Experienced Philosophy Tutor

Experienced philosophy tutor with a focus on metaphysics, epistemology, and the history of philosophy. I’ve completed upper-level graduate coursework and simplify complex ideas with clear, relatable examples to help students...

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$200/hour
363 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 minuteNote that average response time is based on Peter’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 7:00 am UTC.

Experienced philosophy tutor with a focus on metaphysics, epistemology, and the history of philosophy. I’ve completed upper-level graduate coursework and simplify complex ideas with clear, relatable examples to help students...

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James P.
$65/hour

Writing Teacher, Linguist, and History of World Thought

I have used the work of Heidegger extensively in my own work available on the internet. I am much more knowledgeable about continental philosophy than analytic philosophy. I can help frame the history of philosophy as its main...

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$65/hour
4,109 hours tutoring

I have used the work of Heidegger extensively in my own work available on the internet. I am much more knowledgeable about continental philosophy than analytic philosophy. I can help frame the history of philosophy as its main...

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Tyler W.
$45/hour

PhD, tutor in humanities

...). I have taken doctoral seminars and directed studies on various philosophical figures, on philosophical ethics, and philosophy of language. I also passed comprehensive exams on philosophical ethics, contemporary theological ethics and historical...

4.9 (15)
$45/hour
19 hours tutoring

...). I have taken doctoral seminars and directed studies on various philosophical figures, on philosophical ethics, and philosophy of language. I also passed comprehensive exams on philosophical ethics, contemporary theological ethics and historical...

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Harry C.
$80/hour

Brown Ph.D. in philosophy with several years' teaching experience

I have a Ph.D. in philosophy from Brown University. Before I obtained my Ph.D., I majored in philosophy at Centre College, where I graduated summa cum laude. I've also taught several philosophy courses at Brown University...

5.0 (122)
$80/hour
351 hours tutoring
Response time: 38 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have a Ph.D. in philosophy from Brown University. Before I obtained my Ph.D., I majored in philosophy at Centre College, where I graduated summa cum laude. I've also taught several philosophy courses at Brown University...

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Adam W.
$180/hour

Social Science and Humanities Tutor, AP Grader, 15+ Years Experience

I have a BA in Philosophy, including training in both continental and Chinese schools of thought. Through my history of philosophy course work I have experience inclusive of classical, medieval and modern thinkers, though I suppose I...

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$180/hour
11,261 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 minutesNote that average response time is based on Adam’s active hours, which are 3:00 am - 1:00 pm UTC.

I have a BA in Philosophy, including training in both continental and Chinese schools of thought. Through my history of philosophy course work I have experience inclusive of classical, medieval and modern thinkers, though I suppose I...

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Matt B.
$60/hour

Philosophy PhD with 15 Years Experience Teaching & Researching

My areas of philosophical expertise are philosophy of mind and 19th/20th-century European philosophy (with a concentration on existentialism and phenomenology). My areas of competence include ancient Greek philosophy, early...

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$60/hour
127 hours tutoring
Response time: 39 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

My areas of philosophical expertise are philosophy of mind and 19th/20th-century European philosophy (with a concentration on existentialism and phenomenology). My areas of competence include ancient Greek philosophy, early...

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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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$39/hour
7,301 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response time is based on Seth’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 1:00 am UTC.

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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Caleb H.
$50/hour

B.A. Philosophy

My coursework in philosophy includes the following: Biomedical Ethics, Foucault, Modern Philosophy, Animal Rights, Ancient Philosophy, Animal Minds and Ethics, Limits of Morality, Anarchism, Philosophy of Art, and...

4.9 (28)
$50/hour
55 hours tutoring

My coursework in philosophy includes the following: Biomedical Ethics, Foucault, Modern Philosophy, Animal Rights, Ancient Philosophy, Animal Minds and Ethics, Limits of Morality, Anarchism, Philosophy of Art, and...

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Jacquelyn L.
$40/hour

Experienced READING and MATH (Elementary Math through Algebra 2)

While earning my graduate degree, much of my coursework required me to engage in ancient, medieval, modern, and post-modern philosophy.

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$40/hour
682 hours tutoring

While earning my graduate degree, much of my coursework required me to engage in ancient, medieval, modern, and post-modern philosophy.

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James E.
$120/hour

Masters in physics, 18 years tutoring, 10 years online tutoring.

I do a weekly podcast were I discuss the history of philosophy. I have over 4 years of experience in public speaking: lecturing to as many as 100 students at a time, giving political speeches and recording podcasts.

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$120/hour
4,241 hours tutoring
Response time: 51 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I do a weekly podcast were I discuss the history of philosophy. I have over 4 years of experience in public speaking: lecturing to as many as 100 students at a time, giving political speeches and recording podcasts.

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Joe K.
$135/hour

PhD in Philosophy with expertise in Ancient Greek Philosophy and Histo

I am an expert in Ancient Greek Philosophy. I have published several articles in top peer-review Ancient Philosophy journals, with advanced knowledge of Greek and Latin. I have a BA in Classics from the University of Pittsburgh and...

5.0 (34)
$135/hour
101 hours tutoring

I am an expert in Ancient Greek Philosophy. I have published several articles in top peer-review Ancient Philosophy journals, with advanced knowledge of Greek and Latin. I have a BA in Classics from the University of Pittsburgh and...

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