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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...
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 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,...
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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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...
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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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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...
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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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...
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...

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.
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With a Master’s in English and years of experience teaching close reading and argumentation, I help students tackle the challenges of philosophy with clarity and confidence. Whether you're reading Plato, Nietzsche, or Kant, I break...
With a Master’s in English and years of experience teaching close reading and argumentation, I help students tackle the challenges of philosophy with clarity and confidence. Whether you're reading Plato, Nietzsche, or Kant, I break...
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My dissertation was on philosophy of language and formal logic, but I have taught courses on general philosophy (introduction), philosophy of mind, metaphysics, modern philosophy (empiricism and rationalism), German...
My dissertation was on philosophy of language and formal logic, but I have taught courses on general philosophy (introduction), philosophy of mind, metaphysics, modern philosophy (empiricism and rationalism), German...
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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...
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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Law school deepened this foundation significantly — legal reasoning is applied philosophy, requiring rigorous logical argumentation, ethical analysis, and the ability to construct and dismantle competing positions under pressure. I coach...
Law school deepened this foundation significantly — legal reasoning is applied philosophy, requiring rigorous logical argumentation, ethical analysis, and the ability to construct and dismantle competing positions under pressure. I coach...

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...
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...

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.
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.

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...
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...

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,...
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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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.
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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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...
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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...
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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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...
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...and predicate logic) tutor while attending Columbia University. 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...
...and predicate logic) tutor while attending Columbia University. 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...
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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...
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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...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....
...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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Most students come to me when they’re underperforming in challenging courses like AP Chemistry, Physics, or Calculus—and within a short time, they begin to understand the material clearly and improve their performance. I specialize in...
Most students come to me when they’re underperforming in challenging courses like AP Chemistry, Physics, or Calculus—and within a short time, they begin to understand the material clearly and improve their performance. I specialize in...
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Philosophy is the systematic study of fundamental reality. It seeks to answer such questions of what is the true, the beautiful, the good. How should...
The origin and value of ideas, tendencies, or objectives in nature, civilization, and occupation. The concepts of human nature and behavior.
Simply stated, "Philosophy is the love of wisdom." It is thinking about thinking. It is the human species self reflecting on our place In the cosmos....
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