Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)
PPE demands the ability to take stock of large amounts of evidence, arguments and scholarly material and apply intelligent analysis to it. It is very much a course for those who like wrestling with different theories, problems and conflicts, whilst developing their own views.
At Pembroke efforts are made to emphasise the value of interdisciplinary cooperation at all levels of study. For PPE students this may take the form of involvement in the Social Science Society, which meets termly to stimulate debate from the variety of perspectives represented by students and academics alike. We have a large, diverse community across the subjects in PPE, meaning there is an excellent peer support network. The philosophy community within College is particularly extensive due to the wide variety of joint schools offered at Pembroke, which offers students the ability to benefit from a broad range of philosophical perspectives and schools of thought.
Due to its interdisciplinary nature, your studies in PPE will take place with a number of different tutors. We have two tutorial fellows in Philosophy; Professor Guy Kahane, whose primary research focus is on theoretical and applied ethics and human morality, and Professor James Read. Professor Stephen Whitefield tutors our undergraduates in Politics, with his specialities mainly centring on Comparative Government and Political Sociology, with a special interest in Russia and Eastern Europe. Our senior Fellow in Economics is Dr Brian A'Hearn, an Economic Historian who specialises in the long-run economic growth of Italy. Dr A'Hearn also tutors all of our undergraduates on Economics courses. Professor Pramila Krishnan is our other lead tutor in Economics, with her research interests focusing on applied microeconomics and development economics.
What Extra Activities do we Offer?
Students studying PPE enjoy a range of activities across all three subjects. Pembroke often invites prestigious guest speakers in areas relevant to PPE to give lectures in College and in addition, there is a philosophy reading group and a politics colloquium made up of both undergraduate and graduate students. The range of fellow students you will meet across the three disciplines will also make it easy to become involved with the various events that each subject offers.
Could you become a PPE student at Pembroke?
Independence and flexibility of thought, as well as the ability to evaluate evidence, consider issues from different perspectives, and engage in structured arguments. A good technical command of the literature is key.
Have you considered our other joint courses?
Each of these disciplines can be studied within other course combinations, such as Maths & Philosophy, Philosophy & Modern Languages, Philosophy and Theology, Physics & Philosophy, PPL (Psychology, Philosophy & Linguistics), Economics and Management, History and Economics, and History and Politics.
Pembroke PPE students are eligible for £100 of funding in their first year and another £100 in their final year towards the cost of books for their course for personal use. This is claimed from the librarian.
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Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)
PPE demands the ability to take stock of large amounts of evidence, arguments and scholarly material and apply intelligent analysis to it. It is very much a course for those who like wrestling with different theories, problems and conflicts, whilst developing their own views.
At Pembroke efforts are made to emphasise the value of interdisciplinary cooperation at all levels of study. For PPE students this may take the form of involvement in the Social Science Society, which meets termly to stimulate debate from the variety of perspectives represented by students and academics alike. We have a large, diverse community across the subjects in PPE, meaning there is an excellent peer support network. The philosophy community within College is particularly extensive due to the wide variety of joint schools offered at Pembroke, which offers students the ability to benefit from a broad range of philosophical perspectives and schools of thought.
Due to its interdisciplinary nature, your studies in PPE will take place with a number of different tutors. We have two tutorial fellows in Philosophy; Professor Guy Kahane, whose primary research focus is on theoretical and applied ethics and human morality, and Professor James Read. Professor Stephen Whitefield tutors our undergraduates in Politics, with his specialities mainly centring on Comparative Government and Political Sociology, with a special interest in Russia and Eastern Europe. Our senior Fellow in Economics is Dr Brian A'Hearn, an Economic Historian who specialises in the long-run economic growth of Italy. Dr A'Hearn also tutors all of our undergraduates on Economics courses. Professor Pramila Krishnan is our other lead tutor in Economics, with her research interests focusing on applied microeconomics and development economics.
What Extra Activities do we Offer?
Students studying PPE enjoy a range of activities across all three subjects. Pembroke often invites prestigious guest speakers in areas relevant to PPE to give lectures in College and in addition, there is a philosophy reading group and a politics colloquium made up of both undergraduate and graduate students. The range of fellow students you will meet across the three disciplines will also make it easy to become involved with the various events that each subject offers.
Could you become a PPE student at Pembroke?
Independence and flexibility of thought, as well as the ability to evaluate evidence, consider issues from different perspectives, and engage in structured arguments. A good technical command of the literature is key.
Have you considered our other joint courses?
Each of these disciplines can be studied within other course combinations, such as Maths & Philosophy, Philosophy & Modern Languages, Philosophy and Theology, Physics & Philosophy, PPL (Psychology, Philosophy & Linguistics), Economics and Management, History and Economics, and History and Politics.
Pembroke PPE students are eligible for £100 of funding in their first year and another £100 in their final year towards the cost of books for their course for personal use. This is claimed from the librarian.