Dr. Eric Swanson

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Biography

Eric Swanson is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He has been teaching at the university since 2006, after earning his Ph.D. in Philosophy with a minor in Linguistics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Swanson's published work primarily focuses on the interfaces between language and epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics, exploring topics such as epistemic modals, conditionals, and deontic modals. He is particularly interested in social and political philosophy as it relates to language and its use, including the ideologies, ideals, and evolution of language within context. His research interests encompass the study of language, metaphysics, mind, and formal epistemology.

Research Interests

Semantics Philosophy Linguistics Social Political Philosophy Language Metaethics Language Use Ideologies Language Evolution

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