Advanced Certificate in Ethics and Political Philosophy

Advanced Certificate in Ethics and Political Philosophy

Jointly Offered by the Department of Philosophy and the Department of Political Science


Overview

The Advanced Certificate in Ethics and Political Philosophy engages with the central problems in moral and political philosophy as they are generally understood and studied in contemporary philosophical works. This program offers students a state-of-the-art education in these subfields of philosophy, familiarizing them with the major theoretical approaches to these problems, and enabling them to understand and engage with philosophical arguments on their own.


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Curriculum Focus

Courses within the Advanced Certificate explore the philosophical foundations of our moral, social, and political practices and institutions. The curriculum seeks to:

  • Normative Ideals: Establish ideals to evaluate our existing practices.
  • Institutional Structures: Develop accounts of institutional structures that best approximate the ideals of liberal democracy and open society.
  • Critical Thinking: Foster critical thinking, a crucial component of an open society, by engaging with arguments for and against these ideals.


Program Highlights

Comprehensive Education

Dive into central problems of contemporary moral and political philosophy.

Theoretical Approaches

Explore key theories such as utilitarianism and consequentialism, Kantianism and contractualism, virtue ethics, democratic theory, and the theory of justice.

Critical Skills

Develop the ability to independently understand, reconstruct, present, and critically evaluate arguments in moral and political philosophy.

Analytical Enhancement

Sharpen your analytical skills essential for advanced philosophical inquiry.

Doctoral Preparation

Ideal for students planning to pursue doctoral studies in moral and political philosophy.


Credit Requirements

  • 1-Year MA Programs:

    • 8 credits from mandatory and elective courses.
  • 2-Year MA Programs:

    • 12 credits from mandatory and elective courses.
    • Students must write their thesis on a topic related to ethics or political philosophy.


Who Can Enroll?

The certificate is open to students from other departments as well, subject to approval from their Head of Department on a case-by-case basis.


Application Process

To apply for the Advanced Certificate in Ethics and Political Philosophy, please fill in the online form provided below:

Online Application Form


This program is an excellent opportunity to deepen your understanding of moral and political philosophy and to prepare for advanced academic endeavors in these critical fields.