current students
As a student in the Philosophy program, you will be embarking on an exciting journey of inquiry and intellectual exploration. Discover some of the resources that can help make your journey as a Ryerson student as successful as possible.
- The Learning Success Centre is dedicated to helping students reach their academic potential. Particularly useful services include: web resources, workshops, one-on-one consultation, and learning groups.
- The Ryerson Writing Centre offers handouts, workshops, and free individual consultation on all aspects of university-level writing.
- Ryerson’s English Language Support unit helps students improve their overall communication skills.
- The Access Centre provides students with disabilities accommodation services and support needed to achieve academic success.
- Career Counselling is a free and confidential service that will help you map out your career and education aspirations.
- Personal Counselling is offered for students who are seeking advice and help when dealing with personal dilemmas.
- Last but certainly not least, your professors and teaching assistants are eager to assist in your success. If you feel that you are struggling in any of your courses, or if you are hoping to improve your grades, it is always a good idea to meet with them during their office hours to discuss how you can perform to your full potential.
- Significant Dates
- Ryerson International offers many resources for students who are interested in participating in exchange/study abroad programs, work/summer abroad programs, and has more information about funding opportunities for international experiences.
- Additional information about exchange programs can be found here.
- In addition to formal exchange programs, it is possible to take courses at a different university (in Canada or elsewhere) and to have these courses credited towards your degree. To do this, you must request, in advance, a Letter of Permission from the Undergraduate Program Director.
- International Services for Students provides support services for registered international students at Ryerson, and promotes international awareness to the Ryerson community.
- Each year, the Alternative Spring Break program takes a group of students to a developing country to do community-building and educational outreach work.
All Ryerson students automatically become members of the Ryerson Student Union (RSU). The RSU represents your interests, and also sponsors many student groups on campus.
The Faculty of Arts has many more resources for Student Life and Leadership.
Get Involved as a student in the Faculty of Arts at Ryerson University.
Writing Guides for Philosophy Students
- Writing Philosophy: a student's guide to writing philosophy essays
- Doing Philosophy: a guide to the writing of philosophy papers
- The Philosophy Student Writer's Manual
- Philosophical Writing: an introduction
- The Practice of Philosophy: a handbook for beginners
- Writing Philosophy: a guide for Canadian students
General-Interest Philosophy Links
- The Philosophy Talk Radio Show
- The Guerilla Philosophy Radio Show
- The Philosopher's Magazine
- Philosophy Now
- ePhilosopher
- Philosophy News Service
- "What Would Plato Do?"
- "I Love Philosophy"
Advice on Researching, Reading, and Writing Philosophy
- Jim Pryor's "How to Read a Philosophy Paper"
- Jim Pryor's "Guidelines on Writing a Philosophy Papery"
- Internet Philosophy Research Advice
Philosophy Research Links
- The Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy
- The Oxford Companion to Philosophy
- Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- The Dictionary of Philosophical "-isms"
- Dictionary of Philosophical Terms and Names
Philosophy Webcasts
- Public Radio (Boston)
