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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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60/hour
3,391 hours tutoring
Response time: 44 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

Aidan D. Madison, WI, available for online & in-person tutoring
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
261 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,...

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
74 hours tutoring
Response time: 27 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

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...

5.0 (247)
115/hour
965 hours tutoring
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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...

Vi B. Greensboro, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
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...

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45/hour
234 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...

Mark R. Freeport, FL, available for online & in-person tutoring
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
634 hours tutoring
Response time: 48 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...

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 (1438)
56/hour
4,512 hours tutoring
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Graduate in philosophy with highest honors. Years of experience helping students study and understand philosophical concepts.

Aric D. Sheffield Lake, OH, available for online tutoring
Aric D.
120/hour

MA English Tutor Helping Students Master Philosophy & Ideas

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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120/hour
871 hours tutoring
Response time: 40 minutesNote that average response time is based on Aric’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 7:00 am UTC.

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...

Daniel K. Pittsburgh, PA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Daniel K.
29/hour

PhD in philosophy with experience teaching at the undergraduate level

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...

5.0 (4)
29/hour
15 hours tutoring

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...

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
6,910 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...

Amberlynn A. New Smyrna Beach, FL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Amberlynn A.
60/hour

Philosophy, Ethics & Critical Reasoning Tutor| Lehigh Grad | J.D.

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...

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60/hour
325 hours tutoring

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...

Brendan K. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Brendan K.
130/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...

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130/hour
508 hours tutoring
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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...

Brian K. Fort Wayne, IN, available for online tutoring
Brian K.
75/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.

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75/hour
305 hours tutoring
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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.

Ren Y. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
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
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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...

Andre C. Adairsville, GA, available for online tutoring
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 (113)
69/hour
190 hours tutoring
Response time: 48 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,...

Preston E. Byron, GA, available for online & in-person tutoring
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.

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50/hour
106 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.

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
7,522 hours tutoring
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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...

David S. Rhinebeck, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
David S.
95/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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95/hour
213 hours tutoring
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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...

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
3,494 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...

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

Ivy League educated formal logic and philosophy tutor

...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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...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...

Conor C. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
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...

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100/hour
6 hours tutoring
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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...

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Samantha R.
100/hour

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Hi, I'm Sam! I completed a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science in 2015 and have worked as a software engineer with a focus on full-stack web development for over 6 years since then. I also have over a year of experience teaching web development...

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501 hours tutoring

Hi, I'm Sam! I completed a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science in 2015 and have worked as a software engineer with a focus on full-stack web development for over 6 years since then. I also have over a year of experience teaching web development...

Nicolas S. Idaho Falls, ID, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nicolas S.
27/hour

General Tutor

...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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154 hours tutoring
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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....

Jason B. Seneca, SC, available for online tutoring
Jason B.
58/hour

Everything Chemistry and Physics | A Concept First Approach

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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58/hour
1,180 hours tutoring
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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...

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Carson M.
60/hour

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345 hours tutoring
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