Dr. James Joyce

Professor

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Biography

James Joyce is the C. H. Langford Collegiate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Michigan. His areas of specialization include Epistemology, Decision Theory, and Philosophy of Science. He teaches various courses including decision theory, general introductions to philosophy, and mid-level courses in philosophy of language and mind. His research interests focus on Rational Choice Theory, Causal Reasoning, Bayesian approaches to statistics, and inductive inference. Joyce is particularly interested in the use of 'imprecise' probabilities to model belief states and the general philosophy of science. He is recognized for his contributions to the fields of decision-making and rational thought.

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
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
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Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science