Philosophy at Wolfson
Philosophy at Cambridge emphasises precise argument, and logic (the study of correct forms of argument) is a significant element of the course. Throughout the three years you are encouraged to read the works of modern philosophers and to think directly about philosophical topics, constructing your own arguments and exploring criticisms of the arguments of others. The history of philosophy is taught at every level, and the course includes papers on ancient, early modern, and nineteenth and twentieth century European philosophers.
Cambridge is a vibrant city with an established and influential philosophical heritage. ÐÔÊӽ紫ý is one of the more recent foundations and is a warm, welcoming and well-resourced college set in beautiful gardens, five minutes’ walk from the philosophy faculty, library and lecture rooms. The College is very international with 87 nationalities represented at the last count and accepts applications from candidates who will be 21 years or over on the first day of their proposed course of study.
You can find further information about studying Philosophy on the University's course . Detailed information is also available on the Faculty's Prospective Undergraduates .
What are we looking for?
We are looking for high ability applicants who are capable of incisive and flexible thought and who are genuinely passionate about philosophy. It may be a good idea to look at some of the following texts to inform your application:
±Ê±ô²¹³Ù´Ç’s&²Ô²ú²õ±è;Republic (any edition); Descartes’ The Meditations (any edition); Thomas Nagel What Does It All Mean? (OUP); Chalmers, A. F. What Is this Thing Called Science? (Open University Press); Rachels, J. & Rachels, S. The Elements of Moral Philosophy (McGraw Hill); Smith, A. Political Philosophy (Polity); Smith, P. & Jones, O. R. The Philosophy of Mind (CUP); Tymoczko, T. & Henle, J. Sweet Reason (Springer).
Entry Requirements
Please consult the University's for further information.
Applications
Please consult our Applying page regarding the application process (deadlines, written work, assessments, interviews, etc). You may also wish to consult the website.
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