Philosophy
The Course
Cambridge University has an especially distinguished place in the
history of 20th century philosophy. It was here, in the early years
of the century, that Bertrand Russell, G.E.Moore, Ludwig Wittgenstein,
Frank Ramsey and others developed the analytic style of philosophy
that is now prominent throughout the world. The Faculty of Philosophy
at Cambridge retains a strong commitment to this analytic style,
though this does not preclude active study and teaching of the history
of philosophy from Socrates to Nietzsche, and of such subjects as
aesthetics and political philosophy.
Students who come to Cambridge
to study philosophy take the Philosophy ‘Tripos’, or course. This
is divided into three parts - Part IA, Part IB, and Part II - each
of which takes a year; so a student can progress through all three
during an undergraduate course. As with many Cambridge courses,
it is also possible to take each part separately, and thus combine
the study of philosophy with that of another subject.
More information is available
from the Philosophy Department's
website at www.phil.cam.ac.uk.
Studying Philosophy
at Clare
Applicants for admission to Clare to study Philosophy have to compete
for places against all other applicants for admission to Clare.
The College tries to aim for an overall Arts-Science balance, and
there is no quota of places for philosophy students. We usually
make between one and three offers in Philosophy each year. The Director
of Studies ensures that students have supervisions in addition to
the lectures and seminars organised by the Faculty.
Admissions Requirements
and Interviews
Offers for studying Philosophy at Clare are based on A2 level (or
equivalent qualifications). A typical offer would be AAA.
No particular A2 level subjects are required. Offers are made after
applicants have been interviewed and taken a short written test.
This test lasts for one hour and is intended to be an aptitude test;
it is not a test of an applicant’s knowledge of the subject.
Fellows in Philosophy
Dr Tim Lewens,
Senior University Lecturer in History and Philosophy of Science.
His research lies in the Philosophy of Biology and Medical Ethics.
Professor
Tim Smiley,
Emeritus Professor of Philosophy.
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