History of Philosophy and Science Radboud University

Overview

You will acquaint yourself with episodes, of your own choice, of the intertwined histories of philosophy and the sciences from Antiquity to the present age, and with the philosophy of modern science. You will choose your own topic for your Master’s thesis (which will consist of a publishable article and a PhD proposal). 

Our specialities are: ancient cosmologies; medieval natural philosophy and logic in the Arabic and Latinate worlds; the Scientific Revolution and the birth of modern philosophy and science; idealism and phenomenology; philosophy in the technological age; and the philosophy of contemporary physics. As for skills, you will learn how to publish in academic journals and apply for grants and PhD positions.

Future career opportunities

This History of Philosophy and Science programme from  Radboud University is designed for students who wish to acquire the skills needed for a career in research, either in academia or elsewhere. The training you receive in conducting academic philosophical research will give you a head start in a search for a PhD position, but your analytical, conceptual and investigative skills also open up a wider range of career opportunities. 

In recent years around 40% of graduates have chosen to continue in academia by pursuing a PhD position (with a success rate of nearly 90%). Many others have chosen to apply their skills elsewhere, in government, journalism, teaching, think tanks, NGOs, IT, consultancy and as strategists, researchers, or policy makers in a host of other fields. 

Your network of Research Master’s alumni and the reputation of the philosophy departments at Radboud University will definitely serve you well, whichever career path you choose.