Dr. Daniel Herwitz

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Daniel Herwitz is the Frederick G. L. Huetwell Professor of Comparative Literature, History, Art, Philosophy, and Art & Design at the University of Michigan, where he has been a faculty member since 2002. In addition to his academic role, he directed the Institute for the Humanities from 2002 to 2012. Herwitz has significant experience outside academia, having lived and worked in South Africa during its democratic transition. His academic contributions include several influential works such as 'Cosmopolitan Aesthetics' and 'Political Power Visual Art', both published by Bloomsbury UK. He is known for his scholarly essays and articles in South African newspapers, where he frequently explores themes in South African, Indian, and avant-garde art. He completed his PhD in Philosophy at the University of Chicago and holds a BA with Highest Honors in Philosophy from Brandeis University.

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
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science