Philosophical questions about the self and human agency cut across traditional core areas of philosophy. So, while the program is distinctive in its special thematic focus, our small graduate seminars and student research projects span a broad range of the traditional philosophical fields. The program draws students who want to work within metaphysics, epistemology or philosophy of mind (for example, on narrative theories of self, epistemic agency, or free will) as well as students who want to work within political philosophy and ethics (for example, on multiculturalism, climate ethics, or moral psychology). The thematic focus means that students working in diverse fields, and from different philosophical perspectives, can productively engage in discussion and learn from one another’s work.

A Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy degree (honours) or equivalent. A minimum B+ average in your final year of undergraduate studies and a B+ cumulative average in all philosophy courses.