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Newbury Park, CA
I have a PhD in Political Thought and an MA in Philosophy. I specialize in 19th-century continental European (especially German) thought, particularly political and aesthetic theory.
I have a PhD in Political Thought and an MA in Philosophy. I specialize in 19th-century continental European (especially German) thought, particularly political and aesthetic theory.
Luther exceeded my expectations for a tutor. His knowledge rivals that of my professor, and he was very patient in explaining complex concepts to me. He came into the session fully prepared with a page full of notes, which was mor... - Abby, 3 lessons with Luther

Thousand Oaks, CA
Philosophy is a challenging and fascinating subject, one I have taught for the last four years as a survey course for high school students who are home educated. From the early Greeks to the modern movements, I can help students identify...
Philosophy is a challenging and fascinating subject, one I have taught for the last four years as a survey course for high school students who are home educated. From the early Greeks to the modern movements, I can help students identify...
Julie is the greatest tutor and essay assisting I ever had. In my writing, I tended to have a long sentence and essay. She guided me through valuable techniques to make my essay concise. Moreover, she is blessed with her way aroun... - Hieu, 23 lessons with Julie

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

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,...
Oliver is so knowledgeable about anything philosophy related. He is an amazing explainer and a really great guy. Working with Oliver was such a treat and I almost wish my class was longer so I could meet with him again. - Charlie, 3 lessons with Oliver

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

Being a philosopher, my principal concern is the three C's of ethical content: common, central, and contestable. My instructional area of expertise is P4C, with a focus on pragmatism. I have been engaged in contemporary philosophical concerns and...
Being a philosopher, my principal concern is the three C's of ethical content: common, central, and contestable. My instructional area of expertise is P4C, with a focus on pragmatism. I have been engaged in contemporary philosophical concerns and...
Dr. Mara tutored me on philosophy. She helped me understand in plain English the complicated textbook from class. She’s patient and is genuinely interested in the student learning at each session. - Susan, 2 lessons with Dr. Mara

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...
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...
I've had the privilege of working with a number of tutors throughout my academic journey, but Mark’s undoubtedly stands out as the most knowledgeable in the realm of computer science and programming. Not only is he incredibly well... - Joseph, 6 lessons with Mark

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...

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 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

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

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

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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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....

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 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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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 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

B.A. in philosophy from Pomona College
B.A. in philosophy from Pomona College

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...
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...

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 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...
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...
Caleb helped me refine my philosophy essay by giving me advice on improving the strength and clarity of my arguments as well as the style in which I presented them. He didn't simply tell me what to do, but rather, gave me the tool... - Carly

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...
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...
Our son encountered some difficulties in his AP Chemistry class and Ken had not only made the materials easier to understand, but Ken has inspired him to work harder. Our son is actually liking Chemistry, all thank to Ken, a ver... - Ann, 129 lessons with Ken

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...
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...

I specialize in college math, physics and physical chemistry courses. Very few tutors are willing to help with these classes. If you need help with Calculus 3, differential equations, linear algebra, Mechanics, E&M, Modern Physics, Physical...
I specialize in college math, physics and physical chemistry courses. Very few tutors are willing to help with these classes. If you need help with Calculus 3, differential equations, linear algebra, Mechanics, E&M, Modern Physics, Physical...
James does an excellent job tutoring Calculus 4-differential equations. He has an excellent grasp of the subject and provides examples from physics that illustrate the useful application of the topic. - Malva, 26 lessons with James
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