Outline

The PhD in Philosophy at Rome Tor Vergata enhances and deepens studies in philosophy, serving as a period for refining historiographical research methods, text interpretation, problem discussion, and the development of original research. The doctoral program at Roma Tor Vergata has an international, inter- and multidisciplinary character, aiming to facilitate the acquisition of high-level knowledge and skills in various fields of fundamental and applied philosophical research. A cornerstone of the training is the acquisition of a high capacity for textual analysis and comprehension. It prioritizes the following thematic paths: fundamental themes and methods of logic and theoretical philosophy; studies of the historical dimensions of thought, both concerning the transformation of philosophical categories and the hermeneutic and critical analysis of philosophical texts; issues in theoretical and applied ethics, as well as political and social philosophy. Additionally, it seeks to foster intercultural dialogue and explore aesthetic concerns both independently and in their intersections with literary, artistic, and scientific domains; it also promotes the study of issues connecting philosophy to the natural, logical, and social sciences and to the philosophy of mind. It provides the tools to understand the complexity of cultural and social processes and enhances the ability to grasp the trends and developments of new economic, social, and political subjects.

To this end, the PhD course in Philosophy at Roma Tor Vergata guarantees high-level research facilities and expertise, based on International research and teaching collaborations with: l’Université de Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne; Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg ; CNR - Istituto di Scienze del Patrimonio Culturale -ISPC-; Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn; All Souls College, Oxford; New School for Social Research and Eugene Lang College and on the conclusion of international agreements (agreement of a Joint Doctorate with the Université de Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne; agreement of a Joint Doctorate with the l’Universidade de Brasília; agreement of a Joint Doctorate with the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid).

PhD course in Philosophy at Roma Tor Vergata has highly qualified departmental and university facilities for doctoral training.

What is funded

4 PhD scholarships

Duration

3 years

Eligibility

See https://phd.uniroma2.it/web/PHILOSOPHY_nD1027_EN.aspx