Dr. David Manley

Associate Professor

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Biography

David Manley is an Associate Professor and Graduate Chair in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Michigan. He received his Ph.D. in Philosophy from Rutgers University. His research interests encompass Metaphysics, Epistemology, Philosophy of Language, and Linguistics. He has published widely on topics such as natural language semantics, ontology, probability, and evidence, focusing on the philosophical implications of human reasoning and future technology. Manley advocates for a redesign of the standard philosophical curriculum and authored a textbook, 'Reason,' which introduces a new approach to critical thinking. His aim is to address global priorities through philosophical inquiry and education.

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