Dr. Axel Mueller

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Biography

Axel Mueller is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Northwestern University. He specializes in the philosophy of language and general philosophy of natural science with a focus on American pragmatism. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Frankfurt and has published extensively on Kant, the history of analytic philosophy, and the normative structure of inductive concepts. His notable work includes the book 'Referenz und Fallibilismus,' which examines the interactions between conceptual content and fallible assumptions. Mueller's current research interests include the semantic basis of mental content externalism, particularly in relation to Kant's 'Critique of Pure Reason,' and he is actively publishing on themes of pragmatism and political philosophy. His recent publications involve discussions of democratic legitimacy and the foundations of cosmopolitan peace, drawing from the pragmatist arguments of Jane Addams. He has held visiting positions in various prestigious institutions worldwide, including Madrid and Mexico City, and served as a DAAD Visiting Professor at the University of Flensburg/University of South Denmark in Germany.

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Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
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GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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