Masters Degrees in Philosophy, Netherlands

Philosophical research is work that requires intense and extensive training. When you pursue a career in academic philosophy the ideal place to acquire that training is our Research Master in Philosophy. The programme offers eight specialisations and was ranked Best Programme in the Keuzegids Masters 2018. Read more

Do you have a strong desire to sharpen and clarify the loose arguments and vague concepts we all encounter in newspaper articles, textbook readings and… Read more

The one-year master’s programme in Philosophy at Leiden University integrates historical and systematic approaches in philosophy to offer you an advanced training in different philosophical methodologies as well as reason, logic and critical thinking. Read more

Every field of study raises a number of philosophical questions: about its foundations and methodology, its ethical and political implications, its connection with other disciplines, and its history. Read more

How can we respond to grave injustices committed by the state in the past, like slavery and racism? What does it mean to be a free and equal citizen in… Read more

Philosophy of economics is a growing field with important implications for both economists and policy makers. Read more

What is freedom and why is it valuable? What makes an argument convincing? How do body and mind interact? The Research Master Philosophy offers you the opportunity to work with leading scholars in the history of philosophy, practical philosophy and theoretical philosophy (see  staff pages ). Read more

The MA Philosophy Now is the place where cutting edge philosophical research meets the classroom. You will engage in contemporary philosophical debates centered on the great societal challenges of our time. Read more

What are the ethical considerations behind palliative care and euthanasia? Where do we draw the line between preventing serious handicaps in children and creating “designer babies”? Who determines whether a patient’s personality has changed after neurological surgery? The field of bioethics has surged in recent years due to breakthroughs in medicine and technological advances. Read more

What is consciousness? Do we have a free will? As a student in our Research Master's in Philosophy of Mind you will try to answer these questions by combining analytical philosophy, continental phenomenology and empirical data. Read more

The MA Philosophy Now is the place where cutting edge philosophical research meets the classroom. You will engage in contemporary philosophical debates centered on the great societal challenges of our time. Read more

Translate neuroscientific insights into practical applications How can you translate insights from neuroscience into clinical psychiatric practice and… Read more

This Philosophy MA at Leiden University is intended for students in a particular academic discipline, who are interested in the philosophical foundations and methodological aspects of that discipline. Read more

What is consciousness? What is the relation between truth and democracy? If our world is mechanistic, how could chances ever exist? Students will further train the philosophical knowledge and skills they developed in their Bachelor's degree programme and are encouraged to engage in philosophical discussions at a deeper level. Read more

History and Philosophy of Science (HPS)  offers a unique opportunity to study the foundations, practices, and culture of the sciences and humanities. Read more