About us
The Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method was founded in 1946 by Sir Karl Popper and is renowned for applying philosophy in a manner that is both continuous with the sciences and socially relevant. We are widely recognised as world-leading for our teaching and research in philosophy of the natural and social sciences; logic; moral and political philosophy; epistemology; decision and game theory and social choice.
Our department embodies LSE’s long tradition of analytic, interdisciplinary, and socially engaged philosophy. This has been exemplified by some of the world’s leading thinkers and social reformers from diverse backgrounds, who have worked or studied at LSE. All you need to become part of this is a critical, independent mind-set and a desire to do empirically informed philosophy.
We offer a variety of world-class MSc degrees that provide the opportunity for deep thinking and rigorous training, whilst offering very high employment prospects.
Degrees Offered
MSc Philosophy and Public Policy
MSc Philosophy of Science
MSc Philosophy of Economics and the Social Sciences
Why study Philosophy at LSE
Our department has been ranked as the best Philosophy department in the UK in The Good University Guide 2025 and The Complete University Guide 2025. More about our rankings.
Meet the LSE Philosophy Department
Meet the LSE Philosophy Department