Philosophy of Political Science
| Specialisation of: | Philosophy (of a Specific Discipline) |
|---|---|
| Degree: | Master of Arts in Philosophy |
| Mode of Study: | Full-time, Part-time |
| Duration: | 2 years (full-time); 4 years (part-time) |
| Start date: | September, February |
| Language of instruction: | English and Dutch |
| Location: | Leiden |
| Croho/isat code: | 60823 |
As of September 2011 the Philosophy of Social Sciences specialisation will be replaced with Philosophy of Political Science.
The Philosophy of Political Science specialisation aims at philosophical reflection on the (foundations of the) Political and Administrative sciences as well as their application. This reflection is rooted in two types of concerns.
Programme
Students follow a part of their master’s programme at the Faculty of Social Sciences. The remaining parts of the programme, the courses in Philosophy and the specialist courses in Philosophy of Social Sciences, are characterised by a firm integration of historical and systematic approaches in philosophy and an emphasis on studying primary philosophical texts. This gives students familiarity with both historical scholarship and current philosophical debates.
The Leiden Institute for Philosophy offers a combination of Continental and analytical philosophy, which is an attractive feature for students searching for a confrontation of different types of philosophical method. The specialist courses in Philosophy of Social Sciences can in some instances be adapted to the student’s personal interests and may be offered as a series of individual tutorial sessions.
For information about the structure of the programme, and the most up to date course overview, see the e-Prospectus.
