Dr. Alexander Nehamas

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Biography

Alexander Nehamas is the Edmund N. Carpenter II Class of 1943 Professor in the Humanities at Princeton University, where he is also Emeritus Professor of Philosophy and Comparative Literature. His scholarship lies at the intersection of various disciplines, primarily focusing on Greek philosophy, European philosophy, literary theory, and the significance of art. Nehamas is recognized for his work that explores the ties between philosophical inquiry and the arts, particularly how intention and action interplay in artistic expression and philosophical thought. His contributions to the fields of philosophy and literature have been influential and transformative, shaping contemporary discussions and debates. With a career dedicated to expanding the understanding of aesthetics and its philosophical implications, Nehamas continues to engage in reflective analysis within his areas of expertise and interest.

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Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.