Doctor of Philosophy: The preliminary requirements may be satisfied by demonstrating competence in logic, philosophy of science/language/mind, ethics, epistemology, metaphysics, and history of philosophy. This may be done either by passing prescribed courses with a quality grade or through satisfactory completion of an individually tailored major-minors program, planned in consultation with the Graduate Advisor and submitted to the department for approval.

Within seven semesters of full-time or equivalent residency at Brown, the student must gain admission to candidacy. Admission to candidacy is granted after satisfaction of the preliminary evaluation and distribution requirements and upon approval of a dissertation prospectus by a dissertation committee. An oral defense of the dissertation is required.

Information about graduate studies in philosophy at Brown University is available in the department's Graduate Student Handbook.

The Graduate Student Advisor is Professor Christopher Hill .