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It provides students with an understanding of key philosophical debates and problems, and encourages them to develop and defend their own argumentative positions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bp-masters-page\"><!-- Program information --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This is a two-year master&#8217;s program that includes <a href=\"http:\/\/www.phil.bilkent.edu.tr\/index.php\/degree-requirements\/\"> coursework and a thesis<\/a>. The language of instruction throughout the program is English.<\/li>\n<li>All successful applicants will receive a <strong>comprehensive scholarship<\/strong>: a tuition waiver (no tuition fees), discounted campus housing, private health insurance, and a monthly stipend.<\/li>\n<li>Our research focuses on the central areas of analytic philosophy, especially metaphysics, philosophy of mind, philosophy of science, ethics, and social and political philosophy. 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