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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 interest of mine, and I continue to do philosophy on my...

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115/hour
834 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 interest of mine, and I continue to do philosophy on my...

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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96/hour
6,446 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...

Raymond S. New Orleans, LA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Raymond S.
120/hour

I teach philosophy

I have taught philosophy at a university level for nearly a decade. I have taught courses in logic (intro and advanced), intro to philosophy, metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of religion, philosophy of law and...

5.0 (70)
120/hour
411 hours tutoring
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I have taught philosophy at a university level for nearly a decade. I have taught courses in logic (intro and advanced), intro to philosophy, metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of religion, philosophy of law and...

Lance G. Iron River, MI, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lance G.
56/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 (1350)
56/hour
4,142 hours tutoring
Response time: 47 minutesNote that average response time is based on Lance’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

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

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....

5.0 (68)
60/hour
295 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....

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...

5.0 (722)
60/hour
3,153 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...

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

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90/hour
141 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,...

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

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

I do a weekly podcast were I discuss the history of philosophy. I have over 4 years of experience in public speaking: lecturing to as many as 100 students at a time, giving political speeches and recording podcasts.

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120/hour
4,227 hours tutoring
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I do a weekly podcast were I discuss the history of philosophy. I have over 4 years of experience in public speaking: lecturing to as many as 100 students at a time, giving political speeches and recording podcasts.

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.

4.8 (112)
40/hour
666 hours tutoring

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

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...

5.0 (34)
135/hour
101 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...

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
132 hours tutoring
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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,...

Dr. Michael R. Immokalee, FL, available for online tutoring
Dr. Michael R.
59/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 (584)
59/hour
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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...

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...

5.0 (1141)
65/hour
4,067 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...

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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60/hour
123 hours tutoring
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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...

Tyler W. Carlsbad, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Tyler W.
45/hour

PhD, tutor in humanities

...). I have taken doctoral seminars and directed studies on various philosophical figures, on philosophical ethics, and philosophy of language. I also passed comprehensive exams on philosophical ethics, contemporary theological ethics and historical...

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45/hour
19 hours tutoring

...). I have taken doctoral seminars and directed studies on various philosophical figures, on philosophical ethics, and philosophy of language. I also passed comprehensive exams on philosophical ethics, contemporary theological ethics and historical...

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
346 hours tutoring
Response time: 45 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

David F. Boise, ID, available for online & in-person tutoring
David F.
64/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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64/hour
2,807 hours tutoring
Response time: 25 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...

Paul C. Brooklyn, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Paul C.
125/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...

5.0 (296)
125/hour
762 hours tutoring
Response time: 19 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

Adam W. Phoenix, AZ, available for online tutoring
Adam W.
180/hour

Social Science and Humanities Tutor, AP Grader, 15+ Years Experience

I have a BA in Philosophy, including training in both continental and Chinese schools of thought. Through my history of philosophy course work I have experience inclusive of classical, medieval and modern thinkers, though I suppose I...

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180/hour
11,232 hours tutoring
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I have a BA in Philosophy, including training in both continental and Chinese schools of thought. Through my history of philosophy course work I have experience inclusive of classical, medieval and modern thinkers, though I suppose I...

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...

4.9 (28)
50/hour
54 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...

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
614 hours tutoring

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...

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
1,487 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...

Anne S. Redondo Beach, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Anne S.
54/hour

Business Executive and Certified Small Business Coach

...organizational development, sales, project management, and operations. I am also a Certified Small Business Coach. My philosophy is that I am only as successful as my customers and partners - your success is my goal....

4.8 (53)
54/hour
252 hours tutoring

...organizational development, sales, project management, and operations. I am also a Certified Small Business Coach. My philosophy is that I am only as successful as my customers and partners - your success is my goal....

Luqman H. Stanford, CA, available for online 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 (69)
135/hour
532 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...

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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39/hour
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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...

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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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