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Educational goals and objectives

PHILOSOPHY
The Ph.D. program offers a rich course of studies in the various areas of philosophy and in the history of philosophy. The Ph.D. consists in a three year program and aims at educating internationally qualified researchers in philosophy in its various branches. The first year is devoted to the acquisition of a strong scientific ground especially in the area of the student’s interests and to a more precise definition of the research topic. During the next two years the student widens her knowledge in the chosen field and gains the skills to develop autonomously an original research project, also by participating to national and international conferences and study periods at outstanding research institutions abroad. The preparation of the final dissertation is supervised by at least two professors from the Ph.D. Faculty.
The PhD program is articulated in four curricula.
Curriculum A Theoretical Philosophy and Aesthetics aims at educating - by the acquisition of the required knowledge and specialized skills - qualified researchers in the fields of theoretical philosophy, aesthetics, philosophy of language both from a theoretical point of view and in an historical perspective.
Curriculum B Ethics and Political Philosophy aims at educating - by the acquisition of the required knowledge and specialized skills - qualified researchers in the fields of moral philosophy, social philosophy, philosophy of law and political philosophy both from a theoretical point of view and in an historical perspective.
Curriculum C Logic and Epistemology aims at educating - by the acquisition of the required knowledge and specialized skills - qualified researchers in the fields of logic, theory of knowledge, epistemology and the philosophy and history of natural and social sciences.
Curriculum D History of Philosophy aims at educating qualified researchers in the field of the history of philosophy together with a wider perspective of the history of ideas. A qualifying aim is the acquisition and the use of interdisciplinary methodological tools - historical and philosophical, philological, literary and linguistic - and also of computer technologies applied to text analysis (in print and manuscript form).

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Admission Procedure

Qualifications assessment The following are taken into account in the evaluation of qualifications
-Grade Master's degree (for those who discuss their Master's thesis after the date set for the
evaluation of qualifications, but in any case before 31 October 2025, the Master's degree grade average applies).
-Grade Bachelor's degree
-Publications (Only publications in scientific journals appearing in the ANVUR list on the date of the PhD application will be taken into consideration. Only publications already published, i.e. not in print, will be considered. Evaluable publications are monographs, journal articles, volume contributions).
-Experience (abroad and/or research - among those expressly mentioned and evaluable: see evaluation grid)
-Abstract Master's degree thesis (text length between 4000 and 6000 characters (including spaces, footnotes and any bibliographical references).
-Research project (text length between 6000 and 10000 characters, with a bibliography containing a maximum of ten titles (including spaces, footnotes and any bibliographical references).

Only titles included in the pre-set template will be assessed.

Candidates who obtained at least 55/75 in the assessment of their qualifications and project are admitted to the oral exam.
Oral interview The oral exam consists of an interview relating to the course of study to date, with particular reference to the Master's thesis and the research project. Part of the interview is conducted in English, knowledge of which will be assessed. Knowledge of the language(s) of the author, the period or the specific theme of the project will also be assessed.

The minimum positive score for the oral test is 35/50.
language ITALIANO
INGLESE
LINGUA DELL'AUTORE O DEL PERIODO DEL PROGETTO

contacts and info valentina.petito@uniroma1.it
more info In the oral examination, in addition to a part in English, specific knowledge of the language of the author/author being the subject of the thesis, i.e. of the prevailing literature of the thesis topic, will also be assessed.

The oral examination may be held entirely in English. Candidates who do not know Italian, undertake to learn it during the PhD period.

Curriculum studiorum

Graduation date and grade of the Master's degree
detailed list of exams including completion dates and scores of Masters's degree
Graduation date and grade of the Bachelor’s degree

Required documentation

§ degree thesis abstract
mandatory
The abstract of the dissertation must be between 4000 and 6000 characters in length (including spaces, footnotes and any bibliographical references)., the file must be uploaded within le ore 23:59 del 19/06/2025
§ research project
mandatory
For the purposes of selection, the candidate must submit a project that can be used to assess her/his propensity for research and her/his ability to organise the various stages of research independently. The text, which must include a bibliography of a maximum of ten titles, must have a length of between 6000 and 10000 characters (including spaces, notes and bibliographical indications). The project, submitted for the purposes of the competition, may then be revised, under the supervision of the College, by any candidate(s) admitted. , the file must be uploaded within le ore 23:59 del 19/06/2025
§ degree thesis (complete)
mandatory, the file must be uploaded within le ore 23:59 del 19/06/2025
§ other document: Short CV
mandatory
Submit a short CV with all the information relating to your career that you consider useful to make known to the Commission. NB Only those titles explicitly presented in the “pre-set template” will be eligible for evaluation, the file must be uploaded within le ore 23:59 del 19/06/2025
§ other document: Preset template for the evaluation of qualifications
mandatory
Mandatory pre-set template for the evaluation of qualifications.
Only the titles listed in this template will be assessed., the file must be uploaded within le ore 23:59 del 19/06/2025
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Language Skills

the candidate must know the following languages
ITALIANO
LINGUA DELL'AUTORE O DEL PERIODO DEL PROGETTO
ENGLISH

Exam Schedule

Qualifications assessment
day26/06/2025
notesnone
publication on notice boardNO
publication on the web siteYes
web sitehttps://phd.uniroma1.it/web/filosofia_nd3502.aspx
date of publication07/07/2025
contactsvalentina.petito@uniroma1.it

Oral interview
day14/07/2025
notesnone
time09:00
classroomAula Seminari Dipartimento di Filosofia (Villa Mirafiori)
addressVia Carlo Fea 2, 00161 Roma
publication on notice boardNO
publication on the web siteYes
web sitehttps://phd.uniroma1.it/web/filosofia_nd3502.aspx
date of publication14/07/2025
contactsvalentina.petito@uniroma1.it


Evaluation scale

Qualifications assessment

Valutazione titoli

Punteggio massimo complessivo per la prova/overall max score: 75

Voto di LM
master's degree grade

Punteggio massimo/max score: 5
Per coloro che discutono la tesi di LM dopo la valutazione titoli - ma comunque, obbligatoriamente, entro il 31 ottobre 2025 - il voto di LM è sostituito dalla media voto degli esami di LM
For those who discuss their thesis after the date set for the evaluation of qualifications, but in any case before 31 October 2025, the Master's degree grade is replaced by the average grade of the examinations
Voto o (per i laureandi) media esami
Grade or (for graduating students) exam average
110-110 e lode
110-110 cum laude		5,0
109 -1084,0
107 -1063,0
105 -1042,0
103 -1021,0
<1020,0
29 - 305,0
28 – 28.994,0
27 - 27.993,0
26 - 26.992,0
25 - 25.991,0
<250,0

Voto L
Bachelor's degree grade

Punteggio massimo/max score: 2
Voto
Grade
da 109 a 110 e lode
109, 110, 110 cum laude		2,0
107 -108
107-108		1,0
<107
<107		0,0

Pubblicazioni
Publications

Punteggio massimo/max score: 4
N.B. Saranno prese in considerazione solo le pubblicazioni in riviste scientifiche che compaiono nell’elenco ANVUR alla data della domanda di ammissione al dottorato. Saranno prese in considerazioni solo pubblicazioni già edite, dunque non in corso di stampa. Monografia: 4 pt. Articolo in rivista: 2 pt. Contributo in volume: 2 pt.
Only publications in scientific journals appearing in the ANVUR list on the date of the PhD application will be taken into consideration. Only publications already published, i.e. not in print, will be considered. Monographs: 4 pt. Article in Journal: 2pt. Contribution in volume: 2 pt.
Voci valutabili
Evaluable items
Monografia
Monographs		4,0
Articolo in rivista
Article in Journal		2,0
Contributo in volume
Contribution in volume		2,0

Esperienze (estero e ricerca)
Experience (abroad and research)

Punteggio massimo/max score: 4
Esperienze all’estero: max 4 pt. Lista di titoli ammissibili: Laurea a doppio titolo con università straniera: 4 pt. Borse di ricerca o formazione post-lauream all’estero in materie attinenti agli indirizzi di ricerca oggetto del corso di dottorato (minimo 3 mesi): 4 pt. Erasmus: 1 pt. Esperienze di ricerca: max 2 pt. Lista di titolo ammissibili: Master di I e II livello, Corsi di perfezionamento e/o di specializzazione e/o di Alta Formazione in materie attinenti agli indirizzi di ricerca oggetto del corso di dottorato: 2 pt. Didattica e tutorato tenuta a livello universitario e certificata formalmente: 2 pt.
Experience abroad: max 4 pt. List of eligible qualifications: Double degree with a foreign university: 4 pts. Research fellowships or post-graduate training abroad in subjects related to the research subject of the PhD course (minimum 3 months): 4 pts. Erasmus: 1 pt. Research experience: max 2 pt. List of admissible qualifications: Level I and II Master's degree courses, postgraduate and/or specialisation and/or higher training courses in subjects related to the research subject of the PhD course: 2 pts. Teaching and tutoring held at university level and formally certified: 2 pts.
Voci valutabili
Evaluable items
Laurea a doppio titolo
Double Degree with a foreign University		4,0
Borse di ricerca o formazione post-lauream all’estero in materie attinenti agli indirizzi di ricerca oggetto del corso di dottorato (minimo 3 mesi)
Research fellowships or post-graduate training abroad in subjects related to the research subject of the PhD course (minimum 3 months)		4,0
Erasmus
Erasmus		1,0
Master di I e II livello, Corsi di perfezionamento e/o di specializzazione e/o di Alta Formazione in materie attinenti agli indirizzi di ricerca oggetto del corso di dottorato, oppure Didattica e tutorato tenuta a livello universitario e certificata formalmente
Level I and II Master's degree courses, postgraduate and/or specialisation and/or higher training courses in subjects related to the research subject of the PhD course, or Teaching and tutoring held at university level and formally certified		2,0

Abstract tesi LM
abstract dissertation Master's degree

Punteggio massimo/max score: 10
L’abstract del lavoro di tesi di laurea Magistrale o Specialistica o di Vecchio Ordinamento deve avere una lunghezza compresa tra 4000 e 6000 caratteri di testo (spazi, note ed eventuali indicazioni bibliografiche inclusi).
The abstract of the dissertation must be between 4000 and 6000 characters in length (including spaces, footnotes and any bibliographical references).

Progetto di ricerca
Research Project

Punteggio massimo/max score: 50
Ai fini della selezione, la/il candidata/o dovrà presentare un progetto che possa far valutare la propensione alla ricerca e la sua capacità di organizzare in autonomia le diverse fasi della ricerca. Il testo, che deve includere una bibliografia di massimo dieci titoli, non dovrà superare la lunghezza compresa tra 6000 e 10000 caratteri (spazi, note ed indicazioni bibliografiche inclusi). Il progetto, presentato ai fini concorsuali, potrà poi essere rivisto, sotto la supervisione del Collegio, dalle/i candidate/i eventualmente ammesse/i. Griglia di valutazione del progetto di ricerca: Valore scientifico e originalità della proposta: max 20 pt. Articolazione della proposta: max 10 pt. Fattibilità della proposta: max 20 pt.
For the purposes of selection, the candidate must submit a project that can be used to assess her/his propensity for research and her/his ability to organise the various stages of research independently. The text, which must include a bibliography of a maximum of ten titles, must not exceed a length of between 6000 and 10000 characters (including spaces, notes and bibliographical indications). The project, submitted for the purposes of the competition, may then be revised, under the supervision of the College, by any candidate(s) admitted. Research project evaluation grid: Scientific value and originality of the proposal: max 20 pts. Articulation of the proposal: max 10 pts. Feasibility of the proposal: max 20 pts.
Griglia di valutazione
Evaluation grid
Valore scientifico e originalità
Scientific value and originality		20,0
Articolazione
Articulation		10,0
Fattibilità
Feasibility		20,0
Oral interview

Prova orale

Punteggio massimo complessivo per la prova/overall max score: 50

Discussione delle tematiche relative al progetto di ricerca
Discussion of topics related to the research project

Punteggio massimo/max score: 30

Discussione dell’abstract della tesi di laurea magistrale e dei titoli del candidato: chiarezza espositiva, capacità di sintesi e interesse scientifico del curriculum
Discussion of the candidate's dissertation abstract and qualifications: clarity of presentation, ability to summarise and scientific interest of the curriculum

Punteggio massimo/max score: 10

Lingua/e straniera/e
Foreing Language(s)

Punteggio massimo/max score: 10
Valutazione della conoscenza della lingua inglese e della/e lingua/e dell’autore o del periodo oggetto della ricerca.
Evaluation of the knowledge of the english language and of the language(s) of the author or period being researched.

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