Dr. David Brink

Professor

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Biography

David O. Brink is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of California, San Diego. He specializes in ethical theory, historical ethics, and moral psychology, with a particular interest in the history of ethics, especially Greek ethics. His research explores ancient conceptions of happiness, virtue, friendship, and democracy, examining how these ideas inform contemporary ethical discussions. Brink's work fuses historical and normative inquiries, providing a comprehensive perspective on ethics that spans from ancient times to modern debates. His publications contribute to a deeper understanding of the philosophical underpinnings of moral thought and social practices.

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Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).