Philosophy (60 ec)

specialisatie Philosophy: Ethics and Politics

This programme focuses on fundamental problems of moral and political philosophy. You will be immersed in philosophical reflection on the foundations and normative principles underlying individual action and society. Questions such as the relation between individual responsibility and structural justice, the nature of our moral discourse, and the fundamentals of practical judgment will be on the menu.

This challenging programme attracts talented and highly-motivated students. In-class discussions will help you develop analytical and communicative skills. Classes are deliberately kept small to ensure a high level of contact between students and lecturers. You can expect to graduate with in-depth knowledge and advanced skills in critical-thinking – ensuring you that you will stand out in any future career.

Starting 1 September 2020, the MA program Philosophy: Ethics and Politics will be continued as Philosophy: Moral and Political Philosophy.

specialisatie Philosophy: Philosophical Anthropology and Philosophy of Culture

The Master's in Philosophical Anthropology and Philosophy of Culture at Leiden University combines in-depth knowledge with advanced academic training

Taught by Leiden University's internationally-acclaimed faculty, the programme investigates the basis of our understanding of human beings and the ways in which we study them

Questions raised in philosophical anthropology and its adjacent disciplines of philosophy of mind, culture and technology include: What are human beings? What sets humans apart from other beings? Can humans be properly studied through the natural sciences? Are disciplines such as the humanities, psychology and cultural studies conceptually contiguous with the natural sciences?

This intellectually-rigorous programme attracts talented and highly-motivated students. In-class discussions with fellow students will help fine-tune your reasoning skills and ability to formulate logical and persuasive arguments. Classes are kept deliberately small to allow for a high level of contact with your lecturers, many of whom are leading researchers in their fields.

• Leiden University's Humanities Faculty was recently ranked 25th in the Times Higher Education worldwide ranking.

specialisatie Philosophical Perspectives on Politics and the Economy

The Master's in Philosophical Perspectives on Politics and the Economy (PPPE) at Leiden University offers you a world-class interdisciplinary education.

PPPE programmes have proven to be ideal training grounds for individuals who aspire to a career in politics, journalism and a wide range of other roles.

Leiden University's Master's in Philosophical Perspectives on Politics and the Economy delivers these opportunities and more – bringing you an advanced interdisciplinary degree from one of the world's leading universities.

The programme capitalises on Leiden University's internationally-acclaimed expertise and close proximity to the Hague to bring you state-of-the-art courses that incorporate the latest insights across three disciplines. You will apply philosophical methods to critique social, political and economic phenomena, from democracy and the nation-state to the nature of global capitalism, and devise innovative solutions.

Classes are deliberately kept small to ensure a high level of interaction between you, your classmates and your lecturers, many of whom are at the leading edge of their fields.

• Leiden University's Humanities Faculty was recently ranked 25th in the Times Higher Education worldwide ranking.

specialisatie Philosophy: History and Philosophy of the Sciences

The Master's in History and Philosophy of the Sciences at Leiden University delivers a combination of in-depth philosophical knowledge and advanced academic skills.

Taught by Leiden University's internationally-acclaimed faculty, this programme investigates the ways in which philosophy, history, and science interact in the field of humanities.

Philosophy is shaped by reflections on historical theories. Cutting-edge philosophy draws on tools and theories from the fields of mathematics, physics, biology and cognitive science, in addition to linguistics and literary theory.

This intellectually-rigorous programme is your opportunity to explore the fascinating ways in which these fields interact and influence each other.

Learn alongside talented and highly-motivated students. Discussions and debates with classmates will help fine-tune your reasoning skills and ability to formulate logical and persuasive arguments. Classes are kept deliberately small to allow for a high level of interaction with your lecturers, many of whom are leading researchers in their fields.

• Leiden University's Humanities Faculty was recently ranked 25th in the Times Higher Education worldwide ranking.

honours-/excellence program Leiden Leadership Programme

The Leiden Leadership Programme (LLP) is an honours programme of 15 ECs on top of the regular master's curriculum. The programme consists of training courses, seminars and a practical assignment.

Are you looking for an extra challenge in addition to your Leiden master's programme? Are you adventurous enough to look beyond the borders of your own master's programme? The Leiden Leadership Programme may be just what you are looking for. The programme gives you the opportunity to develop your leadership skills. You will follow seminars and courses, as well as carrying out a practical assignment for a company or organisation as part of a small, multidisciplinary team. Your lecturers will be leading academics and experienced professionals from the business sector.

Students can apply who have:

• Good study results in the bachelor's programme;
• The ambition and motivation to develop leadership qualities;
• A broad and interdisciplinary span of interest.