Dr. David Riesbeck

Assistant Professor

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Biography

David J. Riesbeck is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts Program at Purdue University. He teaches a wide range of courses in philosophy and literature to students, including high school seniors in Tempe, Arizona. Riesbeck earned his Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin, where he was part of the Joint Classics and Philosophy Graduate Program focusing on Ancient Philosophy. His scholarly work primarily explores ancient Greek ethics and political philosophy, with a specific interest in the works of Aristotle. Riesbeck has authored the book 'Aristotle Political Community' (Cambridge, 2016) and has contributed numerous articles and reviews on philosophical topics related to Aristotle, Plato, Sophists, and various other thinkers.

Research Interests

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.