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

San Jose, CA

Ivy League educated formal logic and philosophy tutor

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 essays. My expertise are with argument structure, content, and logic. I am currently taking a gap year before embarking...

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45/hour
2,612 hours tutoring
Response time: 11 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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 essays. My expertise are with argument structure, content, and logic. I am currently taking a gap year before embarking...

Emilia F. San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Emilia F.
55/hour

San Jose, CA

Hopkins Grad with Extensive Humanities Background

Hi! My name is Emilia, and I recently graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Philosophy from Fordham University, where I was the recipient of a 4-year full-tuition merit scholarship. I enjoyed doing the work for my degree, because I was so passionate about the material. I hope to transmit this same excitement...

5.0 (21)
55/hour
56 hours tutoring

Hi! My name is Emilia, and I recently graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Philosophy from Fordham University, where I was the recipient of a 4-year full-tuition merit scholarship. I enjoyed doing the work for my degree, because I was so passionate about the material. I hope to transmit this same excitement...

Crystal L. San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Crystal L.
130/hour

San Jose, CA

Competition Math/Test Prep Ivy League Tutor—Experienced & Responsive!

Hi, I'm Crystal! I'm a graduate of Cornell University where I majored in Computer Science and Philosophy. I'm currently working in software, but I have a passion for tutoring. I'm fully committed to your learning! My goal is for you to truly understand key concepts so you're equipped to...

5.0 (49)
130/hour
202 hours tutoring

Hi, I'm Crystal! I'm a graduate of Cornell University where I majored in Computer Science and Philosophy. I'm currently working in software, but I have a passion for tutoring. I'm fully committed to your learning! My goal is for you to truly understand key concepts so you're equipped to...

Mark R. Near San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mark R.
180/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Ph. D. in Philosophy from UCLA (B. A. in Philosophy from Princeton)

I graduated from UCLA's Philosophy department with a Ph. D. in Philosophy, writing my dissertation on logical truth (https://www.dropbox.com/s/090yxpryf33i166/mark%20rubin%20dissertation.pdf?dl=0). I also majored in Philosophy as an undergraduate at Princeton. In 1997...

5.0 (44)
180/hour
153 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutesNote that average response time is based on Mark’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 6:00 am UTC.

I graduated from UCLA's Philosophy department with a Ph. D. in Philosophy, writing my dissertation on logical truth (https://www.dropbox.com/s/090yxpryf33i166/mark%20rubin%20dissertation.pdf?dl=0). I also majored in Philosophy as an undergraduate at Princeton. In 1997...

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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 activity of mine, and I continue to practice philosophy...

5.0 (247)
115/hour
960 hours tutoring
Response time: 30 minutesNote that average response time is based on Robert’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm UTC.

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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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.

5.0 (1420)
80/hour
4,459 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutesNote that average response time is based on Lance’s active hours, which are 8:00 pm - 11:00 am UTC.

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

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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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55/hour
583 hours tutoring
Response time: 49 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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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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.

5.0 (24)
50/hour
92 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.

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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...

5.0 (1614)
96/hour
6,858 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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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
7,513 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 minuteNote that average response time is based on Seth’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 2:00 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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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...

5.0 (19)
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...

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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
Response time: 14 minutesNote that average response time is based on Ren’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 10:00 am UTC.

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...

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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...

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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,...

5.0 (121)
100/hour
260 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutesNote that average response time is based on Aidan’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 4:00 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,...

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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...

5.0 (78)
140/hour
490 hours tutoring
Response time: 51 minutesNote that average response time is based on Brendan’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 8:00 am UTC.

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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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
72 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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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.

5.0 (62)
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.

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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
2,933 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutesNote that average response time is based on David’s active hours, which are 9:00 pm - 12:00 pm 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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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,...

5.0 (102)
69/hour
170 hours tutoring
Response time: 33 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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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David S.
110/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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110/hour
197 hours tutoring
Response time: 32 minutesNote that average response time is based on David’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 7:00 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...

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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...

5.0 (54)
135/hour
319 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...

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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...

5.0 (1)
100/hour
6 hours tutoring
Response time: 11 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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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Carson M.
60/hour

Expert Mathematics Tutor, 10+ Years Experience — UC Berkeley + USC

.; English; Spanish; social science, including economics, government and politics, history, etc.; plus other important subject matter like mathematical and personal finance, philosophy, and more. Much of my experience is in test prep,...

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60/hour
313 hours tutoring

.; English; Spanish; social science, including economics, government and politics, history, etc.; plus other important subject matter like mathematical and personal finance, philosophy, and more. Much of my experience is in test prep,...

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Ibrahim B.
50/hour

Patient Guidance in STEM & Humanities | Berkeley Engineer | EF Mentor

I’ve been tutoring for over 10 years. My most recent experience includes serving as a senior tutor at a learning center in Berkeley CA, where I worked with students from kindergarten through 12th grade primarily in math, physics, reading,...

5.0 (47)
50/hour
224 hours tutoring

I’ve been tutoring for over 10 years. My most recent experience includes serving as a senior tutor at a learning center in Berkeley CA, where I worked with students from kindergarten through 12th grade primarily in math, physics, reading,...

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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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25/hour
106 hours tutoring
Response time: 33 minutesNote that average response time is based on Nicolas’s active hours, which are 11:00 pm - 11:00 am UTC.

...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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