PhD in Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy in Chicago United States | University of Chicago

Exploring ancient Greek and Roman philosophy demands an interdisciplinary approach. Researchers need to contextualize philosophical works within their cultural landscape while recognizing how each text interacts with and advances its philosophical heritage. Additionally, they must bridge the gap between classical studies and philosophical scholarship. Therefore, aspiring specialists in ancient philosophy should pursue cross-disciplinary education. Given the rigorous and distinct training requirements in both classics and philosophy, we've created a dual-department initiative where doctoral candidates enroll in either Classics or Philosophy while completing mandatory coursework in both fields. This collaborative program involves faculty from both departments guiding students through specified curricula, fostering peer connections through joint seminars and the Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy Workshop. Classics-track Ph.D. candidates must complete 18 courses, with 16 finished during their first two years. By their second year's conclusion, students select two advisors for their oral examination, scheduled before the third year's Winter Quarter ends. After this milestone, they form a three-member dissertation committee to help develop a proposal, due to the Classics Department by fourth-year Autumn Quarter's end. Continuous participation in the Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy Workshop is expected throughout the program.