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Matt B. San Marcos, TX, available for online & in-person 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...

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137 hours tutoring

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...

Harry C. Murfreesboro, TN, available for online & in-person 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...

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80/hour
384 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...

Elena G. Pittsburgh, PA, available for online & in-person 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...

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150/hour
1,510 hours tutoring

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...

Oliver H. Brooklyn, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Oliver H.
160/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,...

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160/hour
151 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,...

Adam W. Newberg, OR, available for online tutoring
Adam W.
220/hour

Philosophy Tutor | Continental, political, & Chinese 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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220/hour
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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...

Lance G. Iron River, MI, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lance G.
44/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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44/hour
4,307 hours tutoring
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Graduate in philosophy with highest honors. Years of experience helping students study and understand philosophical concepts.

Seth M. Mcminnville, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
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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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...

Steven F. Gaithersburg, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
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...

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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...

Robert D. Rochester, PA, available for online & in-person 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...

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115/hour
925 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...

Geoffrey B. Pasadena, CA, available for online & in-person 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...

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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...

Ally S. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
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
313 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....

Peter K. Nashville, TN, available for online & in-person tutoring
Peter K.
300/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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300/hour
368 hours tutoring
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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...

Raymond S. New Orleans, LA, available for online & in-person 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).

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120/hour
412 hours tutoring

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).

James P. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person 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...

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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...

David F. Boise, ID, available for online & in-person 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...

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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...

Paul C. Brooklyn, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Paul C.
149/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...

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149/hour
762 hours tutoring

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...

Peter G. Jamaica Plain, MA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Peter G.
150/hour

Driven to succeed? Learn from a professional mathematician

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
681 hours tutoring
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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...

Jenny D. Vernon Hills, IL, available for online 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,...

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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,...

Dr. Michael R. Savannah, GA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dr. Michael R.
55/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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55/hour
3,033 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...

Caleb H. Salt Lake City, UT, available for online & in-person tutoring
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...

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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...

Jacquelyn L. Sacramento, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
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
726 hours tutoring

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

Ken D. Corvallis, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ken D.
90/hour

Retired Chemistry Teacher Looking to Keep Helping Those in Need

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...

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90/hour
3,219 hours tutoring
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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...

Joe K. Carnegie, PA, available for online & in-person tutoring
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...

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135/hour
106 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...

James E. Provo, UT, available for online & in-person tutoring
James E.
130/hour

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

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...

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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...

Chris H. Athens, GA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Chris H.
100/hour

Helping you understand scientific methods, topics, and thinking

I am a researcher, receiving my Ph.D. in 2019 (pharmacology, aka chemical biology), with experience in academic and commercial R&D, translational biomedicine, community pharmacy, and interdisciplinary biomed-tech (assay, diagnostic,...

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100/hour
134 hours tutoring

I am a researcher, receiving my Ph.D. in 2019 (pharmacology, aka chemical biology), with experience in academic and commercial R&D, translational biomedicine, community pharmacy, and interdisciplinary biomed-tech (assay, diagnostic,...

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Philosophy is the systematic study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. It originated from ancient Greece and seeks to explore the big ideas that shape human thought and culture. Branches like metaphysics examine the nature of reality, epistemology investigates the limits and sources of knowledge, ethics explore questions of morality, logic considers reasoning structures, and aesthetics analyze beauty and art.

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