The Doctoral Program in Philosophy trains independent researchers who contribute to the deep, rigorous and systematic reflection of the person, his free acts and his life in political society, as well as to develop the capacity of reflection from the classical principles of Philosophy and the applied development in the areas of research.
PhD/Doctor in Philosophy
Coming soon
8 semesters
March 2024
Presential
The Doctorate in Philosophy at Universidad San Sebastián was created under the auspices of the Institute of Philosophy, an academic unit whose main purpose is the cultivation of philosophy through teaching, research and extension, promoting permanent and open interdisciplinary dialogue with faith, science, technology and culture, forming people willing to seek and promote the good, truth and beauty.
One of the strengths of this program is the composition of its academic staff, which supports interdisciplinarity and territorial integration due to their belonging.
The academic faculty is composed of academics belonging to the Schools of Psychology, Law and Government, Educational Sciences, Economics and Business, and the Institutes of History and Philosophy. The academic staff participating in the program is of the highest level, with stable and recognized lines of research, supported by the quality of their publications and international recognition.
The Doctorate in Philosophy addresses from different perspectives the major issues and problems of our time, through a deep, rigorous and systematic reflection, thus contributing to the generation of new knowledge.
This PhD is based on the need to continue reflecting on our existence, its challenges and problems, contributing to the search for answers from the philosophical tradition of the philosophy of being, and is aimed at professionals, graduates and masters who wish to deepen with philosophical rigor in the great questions that for centuries have troubled and continue (pre) occupying the human being. In response to this, the program places special emphasis on the link between Philosophy and current reality, developing four lines of research, namely: Philosophy of Education, Philosophy of Economics, Political Philosophy and Social Ethics.”
Main objective
The Doctoral Program in Philosophy aims to train independent researchers for the generation of new knowledge that contributes to deep, rigorous and systematic reflection on the person, his free acts and his life in political society. In this way, it will be sought that students develop the capacity of reflection from the classical principles of Philosophy and the applied deepening in the four areas of research proposed, so as to interpret the current human being from the philosophical-practical reflection.
Specific objectives
The Doctoral Program in Philosophy is framed within three main lines of research:
The graduate of the Doctoral Program in Philosophy at Universidad San Sabastian has a solid formation from the classical principles of Philosophy that allows him/her to develop original and independent research for the generation of new knowledge in topics related to the areas of Philosophy of Education; Philosophy of Economics; Political Philosophy and Social Ethics.
Based on their disciplinary and research training, graduates will be able to work in research, academia, school teaching, educational and business management and public or private organizations, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and the development of their profession in current contexts.
At the end of the Doctoral Program in Philosophy, the graduate achieves the following performances:
To apply for the Doctorate in Philosophy at USS, applicants must demonstrate possession of a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree (or equivalent) indisciplines related to the program. Applicants who hold only a bachelor’s degree must demonstrate their research capacity.
Applicants who hold only a bachelor’s degree must demonstrate their research capacity. Applicants must submit the following documentation:
The selection process will be conducted by the Academic Committee of the program and consists of the following stages:
Referential values 2023
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