Philosophy Doctorate Program

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What test do you need to take to get into a Philosophy doctorate program?

I thought one would just study philosophy, I suppose you would get a B. Phil, take graduate course, and thesis requirements to obtain an M. Phil., and then it is just a matter of the dissertation to obtain the Ph. D. Much more complicated than a Fibonacci sequence. My advice would be to give up now.

Isn't getting a Ph.D. in philosophy redundant?

You'll definitely need to take the GRE's. A B.A. in Philosophy is also probably a good idea, as you'll need experience in laying out a cohesive argument in a logical manner, and you'll also need to take a course in introductory logic (the type where they transfer sentences into logical equations). Writing philosophy is a lot different than other types of essay writing, a small sentence that goes against the premise of your paper can invalidate your entire argument. Philosophy teachers are unforgiving in even the smallest amount of logical incoherence. Most Grad programs in Philosophy also have a language requirement (i.e. two years of a foreign language class). You'll also need some good letters of recommendation, and probably a writing sample. You'll be applying directly for a Ph.D, so its a little harder to get into these types of programs.