Dr. Christian Coseru

Professor

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Biography

Christian Coseru is a Numata Visiting Professor of Buddhist Philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley. He specializes in philosophy of mind and cross-cultural philosophy, particularly focusing on Indian Buddhist philosophy in dialogue with both classical and contemporary Western philosophy and cognitive science. He is the author of 'Perceiving Reality: Consciousness, Intentionality, Cognition in Buddhist Philosophy' (Oxford University Press, 2012) and serves as the editor for 'Reasons Empty Persons: Mind, Metaphysics, Morality' (Springer, 2023). Coseru has an academic background with degrees in philosophy from the University of Bucharest and a Ph.D. from the Australian National University. His work contributes significantly to understanding the intersections of Buddhist thought and modern philosophical discourse.

Research Interests

Philosophy of Mind Cross-Cultural Philosophy Indian Buddhist Philosophy Cognitive Science

Experience

Numata Visiting Professor

2025-01-01 — 2026-06-30

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Visiting Professor specializing in Buddhist Philosophy.

Professor

— Present

College of Charleston • Charleston, SC

Professor in the Department of Philosophy.

Courses

Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
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  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.