Dr. Giuseppe Cumella

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Biography

Giuseppe Cumella is a Departmental Lecturer in Political Theory at the University of Oxford. His research focuses on the history of ancient Greek and Roman ethical political philosophy. Recent work has concentrated on questions surrounding rule and judgment in the context of Aristotle's philosophy. Cumella is particularly interested in how Aristotle's account of learning relates to human well-being and the development of political expertise, which informs contemporary views on judgment. He also maintains interests in contemporary ethical political philosophy, examining questions of democracy and egalitarianism. Before joining the faculty at Oxford, he served as a Lecturer in Political Theory and Wicklander Research Fellow at DePaul University. He is affiliated with the London Centre for Ancient Philosophy (L-CAP).

Research Interests

Experience

Departmental Lecturer in Political Theory

— Present

University of Oxford • Oxford, UK

Teaching courses and conducting research in Political Theory, focusing on ancient philosophical traditions.

Lecturer in Political Theory

— Present

DePaul University • Chicago, IL

Provided instruction in Political Theory and engaged in research activities.

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.