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Steven F. Gaithersburg, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Steven F.
$60/hour

Gaithersburg, MD

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 (739)
$60/hour
3,198 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...

Jeremy S. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jeremy S.
$297/hour

Washington, DC

Mastering Philosophy: Navigate Readings and Craft Powerful Papers

Feeling lost in your philosophy readings and struggling with paper topics? As a graduate of Columbia University, where I honed my critical thinking skills through the renowned Core Curriculum, I will empower you to navigate the complexities...

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5.0 (598)
$297/hour
2,657 hours tutoring

Feeling lost in your philosophy readings and struggling with paper topics? As a graduate of Columbia University, where I honed my critical thinking skills through the renowned Core Curriculum, I will empower you to navigate the complexities...

Ally S. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ally S.
$60/hour

Washington, DC

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....

5.0 (78)
$60/hour
312 hours tutoring
Response time: 42 minutesNote that average response time is based on Ally’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm UTC.

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....

Latrese A. College Park, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Latrese A.
$40/hour

College Park, MD

Patient Social Worker willing to go the extra mile to help you succeed

I am a social worker with over 20 years' experience working with children. I have enjoyed tutoring in both the home setting and the after school classroom. Regardless of the subject, I find the most effective way to achieve positive results is to...

4.5 (36)
$40/hour
177 hours tutoring

I am a social worker with over 20 years' experience working with children. I have enjoyed tutoring in both the home setting and the after school classroom. Regardless of the subject, I find the most effective way to achieve positive results is to...

Mark F. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mark F.
$200/hour

Washington, DC

Award-winning Prof // LSAT / Politics / History / Philosophy

I have a PhD in political philosophy and teach political theory at Georgetown University.

5.0 (47)
$200/hour
222 hours tutoring
Response time: 49 minutesNote that average response time is based on Mark’s active hours, which are 11:00 am - 2:00 am UTC.

I have a PhD in political philosophy and teach political theory at Georgetown University.

Ryan B. Vienna, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ryan B.
$30/hour

Vienna, VA

Aerospace Engineer for Math, Science, Test-Prep Tutoring

Hi, I'm Ryan! I have been gaining experience in industry for the last six years but excited to return to tutoring! I graduated summa cum laude from the University of Colorado Boulder with above a 3.9 GPA in both my Undergraduate and Master's...

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$30/hour
303 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Hi, I'm Ryan! I have been gaining experience in industry for the last six years but excited to return to tutoring! I graduated summa cum laude from the University of Colorado Boulder with above a 3.9 GPA in both my Undergraduate and Master's...

Frankie B. Alexandria, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Frankie B.
$80/hour

Alexandria, VA

Loves to Teach Math and Science!

Hello all! My relevant education experience includes college level algebra, trigonometry, calculus, biology, and graduation from Naval Nuclear Power School; in which I learned several subjects including thermodynamics, nuclear physics, nuclear...

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$80/hour
1,258 hours tutoring

Hello all! My relevant education experience includes college level algebra, trigonometry, calculus, biology, and graduation from Naval Nuclear Power School; in which I learned several subjects including thermodynamics, nuclear physics, nuclear...

Adam C. Silver Spring, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Adam C.
$50/hour

Silver Spring, MD

Experienced High School English teacher specializing in Test Prep

Philosophy major, Wheaton College 2014, magna cum laude.

4.9 (7)
$50/hour
27 hours tutoring

Philosophy major, Wheaton College 2014, magna cum laude.

Sean H. Woodbridge, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sean H.
$70/hour

Woodbridge, VA

US & World History Tutor, Religion Tutor, Elementary/MS Math Tutor

...process, and many of the major issues debated in the political sphere today. I also have a strong background in political philosophy. ...

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$70/hour
686 hours tutoring

...process, and many of the major issues debated in the political sphere today. I also have a strong background in political philosophy. ...

Toni G. Rockville, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Toni G.
$60/hour

Rockville, MD

Published author well-versed in essay structure that guarantees A's!

I have written, edited, advised on, graded and outlined countless essay in all lengths imaginable, and have a broad understanding of most social sciences, philosophy, the law and much more with extensive experience in writing essays in all...

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$60/hour
547 hours tutoring

I have written, edited, advised on, graded and outlined countless essay in all lengths imaginable, and have a broad understanding of most social sciences, philosophy, the law and much more with extensive experience in writing essays in all...

Michael M. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michael M.
$45/hour

Washington, DC

BAs in English & Philosophy; MA, PhD in Philosophy

...seminar every fall that fulfills the university's undergraduate writing requirement. While teaching students content about philosophy and the humanities is an important goal for me, my priority as a teacher is always to help students cultivate skills ...

5.0 (11)
$45/hour
28 hours tutoring

...seminar every fall that fulfills the university's undergraduate writing requirement. While teaching students content about philosophy and the humanities is an important goal for me, my priority as a teacher is always to help students cultivate skills ...

Here are even more great Philosophy tutors who offer online lessons.

Here are even more great Philosophy tutors who offer online lessons.

Brooklyn, NY Tutoring
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
143 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,...

Boise, ID 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...

5.0 (1019)
$60/hour
2,815 hours tutoring
Response time: 40 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...

Pasadena, CA 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...

5.0 (1546)
$96/hour
6,482 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...

Iron River, MI Tutoring
Lance G.
$36/hour

Philosophy Grad, Chess Coach, & Learning Enthusiast

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

5.0 (1361)
$36/hour
4,202 hours tutoring

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

Vernon Hills, IL Tutoring
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,...

Immokalee, FL Tutoring
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...

4.9 (591)
$49/hour
2,802 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...

Stanford, CA Tutoring
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...

5.0 (77)
$135/hour
555 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...

San Francisco, CA Tutoring
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...

5.0 (1149)
$65/hour
4,118 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...

Murfreesboro, TN Tutoring
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
352 hours tutoring

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...

Pittsburgh, PA Tutoring
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
1,495 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...

Nashville, TN Tutoring
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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5.0 (143)
$200/hour
363 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote 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...

San Marcos, TX Tutoring
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...

5.0 (40)
$60/hour
128 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...

Rochester, PA 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...

5.0 (222)
$115/hour
858 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 activity of mine, and I continue to practice philosophy...

New Orleans, LA Tutoring
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).

5.0 (70)
$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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