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PHIL 400

How to be a Phil Pro: Professionalization in Academic Philosophy

UNITS:1
GRADING:Satisfactory/No Credit
LEVEL:Graduate
GER:—

For Philosophy PhDs. This course prepares graduate students in philosophy for various aspects of professional academic life. Topics covered include: publication strategies; how to engage in conferences; networking; pedagogy; and mental health.

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1 Term
Seminar 1Open
ID: 28072
0 / 15 enrolled
DAYS:Thursday
TIME:3 PM – 4:20 PM
LOCATION:90-92Q
INSTRUCTOR:
Nowak, Ethan
1unit

PHIL 400: How to be a Phil Pro: Professionalization in Academic Philosophy

1 units · Satisfactory/No Credit

For Philosophy PhDs. This course prepares graduate students in philosophy for various aspects of professional academic life. Topics covered include: publication strategies; how to engage in conferences; networking; pedagogy; and mental health.

Offered in Autumn 2026 at Stanford University.

Autumn 2026 sections

  • Seminar — Thursday 3:00 PM – 4:20 PM — 90-92Q — Nowak, Ethan (Graduate)

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