Dr. Brett Karlan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Brett Karlan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Purdue University. He earned his PhD in philosophy from Princeton University and has previously held postdoctoral positions at the McCoy Family Center for Ethics in Society at Stanford University and at the Department of History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Pittsburgh. His academic background includes dual bachelor's degrees in philosophy and neurobiology from the University of Iowa. Brett's research focuses on the intersection of philosophy and science, particularly cognitive science and artificial intelligence, as well as normative philosophy encompassing epistemology, ethics, and the philosophy of action. His work has been published in various prestigious journals, including the Australasian Journal of Philosophy, Ratio, and the Journal of Experimental and Theoretical Artificial Intelligence. He is an advocate for interdisciplinary collaboration, having secured grants from the Templeton World Charity Foundation to promote philosophical reflection among computer scientists, psychologists, engineers, and researchers in animal cognition.

Research Interests

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.