Both combinations are correct in different contexts. “In philosophy” usually refers to the academic field, while “of philosophy” often links philosophy to another noun.
Use “in philosophy” for study, research, or expertise within the subject. Use “of philosophy” when philosophy modifies another noun, such as “history of philosophy” or “professor of philosophy.”
These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.
Use “in” for subjects studied at school or university.
Use “of” after titles and nouns connected to departments or disciplines.
Use “of” when philosophy is the object or topic of another noun.
Use “in” for concepts, debates, or developments inside philosophy.
The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.
Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.
Academic subjects after “degree” usually take “in.”
✕ She has a degree of philosophy. ✓ She has a degree in philosophy.Use “in philosophy” for work within the subject and “of philosophy” after another noun.
✕ He teaches in philosophy history. ✓ He teaches the history of philosophy.Institutional nouns often need “the.”
✕ She works in Department of Philosophy. ✓ She works in the Department of Philosophy.Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.
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Yes. It is standard for study, research, and expertise within the subject.
Use it when philosophy is connected to another noun, such as “history of philosophy” or “department of philosophy.”
Yes. For example: “She earned a degree in philosophy from the Department of Philosophy.”
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