Dr. Charles Beitz

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Biography

Charles Beitz is the Edwards S. Sanford Professor of Politics at Princeton University, where he has been since 2001. He specializes in contemporary political philosophy, focusing on global political theory, human rights theories, democratic theory, property theories, and justice theories from Hobbes to the present. Beitz has published extensively, including the critically acclaimed book 'The Idea of Human Rights' (2009), which won the Estoril Global Issues Distinguished Book Award in 2011. His contributions to journals in political theory, political science, and philosophy include influential articles on topics like partisan gerrymandering and authority in social and political philosophy. He served as editor of 'Philosophy & Public Affairs' from 1999 to 2010 and has held leadership roles such as the director of graduate studies in the Politics Department and director of the Program in Political Philosophy. Beitz received his B.A. from Colgate University, and both his M.A. and Ph.D. from Princeton University. He has been awarded fellowships from prestigious institutions, including the Guggenheim Foundation and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and is recognized for his outstanding teaching.

Research Interests

Awards

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Estoril Global Issues Distinguished Book Award

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American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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Graduate Mentoring Award

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APSA Pi Sigma Alpha Award

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John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship

2003-04-01

Courses

Ethics Public Policy Global Justice

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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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.