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Moral & Political Philosophy

Northwestern offers many research opportunities in moral and political philosophy. 

Some students may be interested in completing a graduate certificate in gender studies, concurrent with their PhD in Philosophy. For more information, click here.

In addition, the department collaborates with the Political Science department’s distinguished group of political theorists. The journal Political Theory is edited at Northwestern. 

Northwestern also offers a program in Critical Theory. For more information, click here.

Students may simultaneously enroll in a program that leads both to a J.D. and a Ph.D. For more information on this program, click here.

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