Why study Metaphysics and Philosophical Anthropology in Nijmegen?

If you choose for the master's specialisation in Metaphysics and Philosophical Anthropology you will be totally immersed in the contemporary debate of one of the most important fields of Philosophy.

As a student in our Research Master Philosophy you will learn all the tools for a career in academics. You will be affiliated with the Center for Contemporary European Philosophy and we offer enough courses in continental philosophy in order for you to fill your entire programme with it.

  • This is the only research Master’s in the Netherlands which offers a specialisation in the field of metaphysics and philosophical anthropology.
  • We guarantee that abstract philosophical theory is constantly made tangible with concrete every-day examples and experiences.
  • You’ll be totally immersed in the contemporary debate in this traditional field of philosophy.
  • Due to the programme offering elective seminars, you’ll also be able to learn from other philosophical fields like Philosophy of Mind, Social and Political Philosophy, and Philosophical Anthropology.
  • We can offer you plenty of courses in the continental philosophy in order for you to fill your entire programme with it, if you so choose.
  • As a Research Master’s student, you’ll be affiliated with the Center for Contemporary European Philosophy, which is main centre in the Netherlands for teaching and research in 20th and 21st century European philosophy.
  • Our students rate this Master’s programme 7,6 out of 10 according to the National Student Survey 2022.
  • You'll also benefit from the advantages of the Master’s programme in Philosophy in general.

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