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I am exceedingly well-versed in the entire western canon, with a specialty in political philosophy and the history of political thought. I have taught thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Hegel, Marx, and philosophers all the way to to the 21st century. I published a book with...
I am exceedingly well-versed in the entire western canon, with a specialty in political philosophy and the history of political thought. I have taught thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Hegel, Marx, and philosophers all the way to to the 21st century. I published a book with...

Chicago, IL
I specialize in DAT preparation and have helped students significantly boost their scores through targeted, results-driven strategies. I scored a 25 Academic Average (99th percentile) on the DAT myself, and I know firsthand what it takes to succeed on this challenging exam. My academic background includes a degree...
I specialize in DAT preparation and have helped students significantly boost their scores through targeted, results-driven strategies. I scored a 25 Academic Average (99th percentile) on the DAT myself, and I know firsthand what it takes to succeed on this challenging exam. My academic background includes a degree...
I had a great 2-hour tutoring session with Thomas reviewing material for the PAT section of the DAT. He explained concepts very clearly and broke them down in a way that was easy for me to understand. I feel much more confident af... - Stephanie

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I majored in Philosophy at northwestern
I majored in Philosophy at northwestern
It is not always easy finding a tutor or editor that you are able to perfectly get along with. Anna is an exceptional tutor for admissions essays and helped me craft a winning application that ended up getting me into one of my to... - Josh

Chicago, IL
I’ve taken numerous graduate-level courses in many areas of Philosophy; I passed (with honors) a qualifying exam in Philosophy for my PhD program; and have taught and tutored undergraduate and master’s level students in a variety of Philosophical subjects.
I’ve taken numerous graduate-level courses in many areas of Philosophy; I passed (with honors) a qualifying exam in Philosophy for my PhD program; and have taught and tutored undergraduate and master’s level students in a variety of Philosophical subjects.
Susan is thorough. She is adept at analyzing my paper. She is honest and kind in her critique. She explains what she plans to do and why prior to taking on a particular task. Her tutoring style helps me write my paper and helps m... - Colleen , 2 lessons with Susan

Chicago, IL
Hi, I’m Nicole! I love helping students understand biology at all levels, from high school to graduate courses. I hold a Master of Science in Biological Sciences and have over eight years of research experience in molecular and cellular biology, ecology, and environmental studies. I have completed extensive STEM...
Hi, I’m Nicole! I love helping students understand biology at all levels, from high school to graduate courses. I hold a Master of Science in Biological Sciences and have over eight years of research experience in molecular and cellular biology, ecology, and environmental studies. I have completed extensive STEM...
She was incredibly helpful and patient throughout the entire lesson. She had so much knowledge to share, and the way she explained everything made it very easy to follow along. What was supposed to be a one-hour session ended up g... - Majila, 2 lessons with Nicole

Chicago, IL
I majored in Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame and graduated with honors. I’m able to simply complicated philosophical topics down to understandable material. I can teach you how to write effective and argumentative philosophy papers, ones with clear arguments and strong logic - no matter the topic.
I majored in Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame and graduated with honors. I’m able to simply complicated philosophical topics down to understandable material. I can teach you how to write effective and argumentative philosophy papers, ones with clear arguments and strong logic - no matter the topic.

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Over the years, I've tutored many students and many subjects, from high school math and geometry to college writing and literature. My experience is broad, and while my personal strength lies in the writing and reading borne out of an undergraduate double major in English and Philosophy, I have proficiencies...
Over the years, I've tutored many students and many subjects, from high school math and geometry to college writing and literature. My experience is broad, and while my personal strength lies in the writing and reading borne out of an undergraduate double major in English and Philosophy, I have proficiencies...

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As a double degree graduate of the University of Rochester and the Eastman School of Music with decades of teaching experience ranging from secondary through the collegiate levels in math and music, tutoring need not be a measure of last resort to merely achieve a passing grade but, even if it is, I will help raise the...
As a double degree graduate of the University of Rochester and the Eastman School of Music with decades of teaching experience ranging from secondary through the collegiate levels in math and music, tutoring need not be a measure of last resort to merely achieve a passing grade but, even if it is, I will help raise the...
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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...
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...
Steven helps increase my knowledge and understanding of the topic by guiding me through the learning process by asking and commenting on my understanding at the most appropriate times. His timely and unique questions help drive my... - Joseph F., 15 lessons with Steven

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...
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...

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).
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).
I am a freshman at Columbia University pursuing a dual-degree major in Economics and Philosophy. Before meeting Ray, I was very lost in my classes. I had trouble keeping up with class texts on Plato, Socrates, Nietzsche, Hegel, Ka... - Sarah, 7 lessons with Raymond

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...
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...
I was interested in learning more about philosophy and considering applying to Master's programs. Paul was one of the first tutors suggested on the website. As a complete beginner in philosophy, my lessons with Paul immediately... - Sina, 5 lessons with Paul

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...
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...
Elena is an exceptional tutor who genuinely cares about both her students and Philosophy. She was consistently knowledgeable across topics and helped me improve my writing quickly and effectively. I highly recommend working with h... - Andrew, 9 lessons with Elena

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...
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...
I am so grateful that David helped me to understand formal logic. He was able to aid me within minutes of my requesting a tutor. The one thing I never told him was that I was retired military and had suffered a TBI which made co... - Sequoyah, 2 lessons with David

I hold a degree in Philosophy with formal training across both Western and Eastern traditions, including Continental and Chinese schools of thought. Throughout my academic career, I have taught and studied the history of philosophy...
I hold a degree in Philosophy with formal training across both Western and Eastern traditions, including Continental and Chinese schools of thought. Throughout my academic career, I have taught and studied the history of philosophy...
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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,...
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,...
I started working with Oliver because I always had an interest in philosophy and thought it would be rewarding to learn from someone knowledgeable about it in my free time. Very glad I did! Oliver is incredibly smart and explains ... - Jonathan, 2 lessons with Oliver

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...
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...
I had a lesson with Harry for my graduate philosophy course on Personal Identity. He is very knowledgeable in Philosophy of Mind. He read my assigned article and draft response paper prior to my first lesson. This was immensely... - Michael, 2 lessons with Harry

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...
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...
Robert helped me understand what my college professor was looking for when I was feeling lost. He is easy to work with and not at all intimidating for even someone new to philosophy. - Claire, 3 lessons with Robert

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...
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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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....
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....

Graduate in philosophy with highest honors. Years of experience helping students study and understand philosophical concepts.
Graduate in philosophy with highest honors. Years of experience helping students study and understand philosophical concepts.
Lance seems very knowledgeable about philosophy and philosophers. I learned a lot in our session and already re-booked for tomorrow. I am so glad I was able to find him to help me with my Philosophy 101 class! He is extremely help... - Melody, 31 lessons with Lance

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...
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...
He Tutored me Philosophy and he was very patient. He explained to me professionally that made me understand. Thank you. I highly recommend him to tutor others. - Lisa, 5 lessons with Dr. Michael

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...
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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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...
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...
He helped review my essay for a philosophy class. We had only an hour for our lesson but he helped me make many substantial improvements. He understood the philosophical texts the essay covered pretty well and he made suggestions ... - Sid, 2 lessons with Peter

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...
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...
Working on my project had become quite a challenge, but Seth truly came to the rescue! His guidance not only clarified numerous confusions I encountered but also shed light on aspects I hadn't even realized were unclear. Thanks to... - Patrick
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