Dr. Claudia Yau

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Claudia Yau specializes in ancient Greek philosophy, focusing primarily on ancient ethics, politics, and epistemology. Her current research project explores the concept of wisdom in the works of Plato and Aristotle, suggesting that wisdom is a combination of virtues that distinguishes individuals from mere intellectual abilities and compels them into a role where wisdom informs ethical and political conduct. Additionally, she is engaged in examining Aristotle’s theories of justice and the methods of argumentation found in Sextus Empiricus. Prof. Yau is in the process of working on a monograph concerning wisdom in Plato's Republic. She has published and has forthcoming articles in reputable journals such as the Journal of the History of Philosophy, Philosophy and Phenomenological Research, and Apeiron.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science