About the Program
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Students gain advanced knowledge of the history of philosophy (both ancient and modern); metaphysics; epistemology; philosophy of language; philosophy of science (especially biology, physics, and mathematics); ethics; and social and political philosophy. Students graduate with the qualitative and quantitative skills necessary for professional research and teaching in philosophy.
Ph.D. Plan A
College of Letters and Science
Admissions and Fellowship Information
Space Available: May 1, 2023
Continuing Student Fellowship: Jan 15, 2023
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Program Contact Information
Primary Program Contacts
Program Coordinator
Heidi Williams
(530) 752-0607 | hlwilliams@ucdavis.edu
Department and Program Chair
Cody Gilmore
(530) 554-4924 | gilmore@ucdavis.edu
Additional Contacts
Advisor: Admissions Only
Zoe Drayson
Philosophy
zdrayson@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: Primary Contact
Alyssa Thornton
Philosophy
(530) 752-0607 | aney@ucdavis.edu
Internal Fellowship Analyst
Heidi West
(530) 754-9473 | hewest@ucdavis.edu
External Fellowship Analyst
Yvette Garcia
ycgarcia@ucdavis.edu