Dr. Devin Stauffer

Professor

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Biography

Professor Devin Stauffer specializes in classical and early modern political philosophy. He has written several books, including 'Plato's Introduction Question Justice' (SUNY, 2001), 'Unity of Plato's Gorgias' (Cambridge, 2006), and 'Hobbes's Kingdom of Light' (Chicago, 2018). Before joining the University of Texas at Austin in 2004, Professor Stauffer taught at Kenyon College and St. John's College in Annapolis, where he received awards for teaching excellence. He has also been a fellow at the Carl Friedrich von Siemens Foundation in Munich during the 2013-14 academic year and served as a visiting associate professor at Harvard in Spring 2018. His articles have appeared in various journals, including the Review of Politics, Journal of Politics, and American Political Science Review.

Research Interests

Classical Political Thought Early Modern Political Thought Political Philosophy

Courses

GOV 351C • Classical Quest Justice CTI 320 • Classical Quest Justice GOV 382M • Machiavelli's Discourses GOV 351D • Theor Foundations Modern Politics CTI 321 • Theor Foundations Modern Politics GOV 382M • Socratic Political Philosophy GOV 382M • Descartes: Origins Modernity GOV 382M • Plato's Republic

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.