Tag: PhDs
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More Minorities Are Earning Degrees in Philosophy
The percentage of bachelor’s degrees in philosophy awarded to members of racial and ethnic minorities in the United States has more than doubled since…
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Recent Data About Philosophy PhDs
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has released some data about people who received PhDs in philosophy in the United States in 2021.
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APA Creates “Beyond the Academy” Online Resources
The American Philosophical Association (APA) has created an online version of its set of resources for those with philosophical training who are seeking employment…
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In Philosophy Departments, More Women Faculty Means More Women Students Earning PhDs
Among U.S. philosophy departments with graduate programs, those with a higher proportion of women faculty award more PhDs to women students.
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Against Reducing The Number of Philosophy PhDs
Here’s our situation: for many professions—actor, artist, astronaut, athlete, musician, novelist, philosopher, just to name a few—there are more people who aspire to enter…
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Are There Too Many Philosophy PhDs? It’s Complicated
In light of the previous post, we might ask, are there too many philosophy PhDs? Some people think so, and take that as a…
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Training Graduate Students in Academic Writing
The kind of research and writing experience received up until the moment of [PhD] candidacy does not train students to a writing practice where…
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Research On Excess Philosophy PhDs
Are there too many philosophy PhDs? Do those seeking PhDs in philosophy have an accurate understanding of their chances of securing a permanent academic…