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The Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method

The Philosophy Department is very supportive. We have an academic mentorship programme set up with the professors. We are also integrated into a family system with the second- and third-year students who are on our course. It is absolutely an intellectually challenging and stimulating environment.

Kelly Choi, BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)

Welcome to the Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method. Here you can virtually meet our students and staff and find out more about the Department and our programmes. Take your time to browse through the information and follow the links to our Department webpages to really get to know us.

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An introduction to studying philosophy at LSE An introduction to studying philosophy at LSE
An introduction to studying philosophy at LSE

Top three reasons why you should study philosophy at LSE

  1. LSE philosophy specialises in a type of philosophy that is both continuous with the sciences and socially relevant.
  2. LSE philosophy graduates enjoy especially high career prospects.
  3. LSE philosophy hosts a rich and varied programme of conferences and events featuring some of the world’s leading philosophers. All such events are open to our students.

You can also find out more about the Department and discover more reasons why you should join us at LSE on the departmental website.

What is it like to study philosophy at LSE?

The three undergraduate degree programmes offered by the Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method allow students to take courses in ethics, metaphysics, logic, epistemology, political philosophy and philosophy of science. The BSc Philosophy and Economics and BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) programmes also investigate economic issues and deliver a combined philosophical and economic analysis of public policy, including the moral limits of markets. Unlike other PPE degrees, this is a four year degree programme where all three subjects are given equal weighting and all are studied for at least the first three years of the degree. PPE students will undertake a Capstone and Research Project in their final year, working on an applied public policy project for a client organisation and producing a research paper.

Our programmes: BSc Philosophy and Economics

For detailed information regarding entry requirements, programme content and preliminary reading please visit our BSc Philosophy and Economics programme page.

Our programmes: BSc Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method

For detailed information regarding entry requirements, programme content, language specialisms and preliminary reading please visit our BSc Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method programme page.

Our programmes: BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics

For detailed information regarding entry requirements, programme content, preliminary reading and accreditation please visit our BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics programme page.

Our research and events

As a Department we are always busy. Explore our research and the events we put on below.

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Browse the LSE Philosophy blog

Listen to our podcast 'Out of the Vat'

Read our student journal: Studies in Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Visit our YouTube channel to watch a range of public lectures and seminars. 

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