Dr. John Bengson

Professor

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Biography

John Bengson's research encompasses a wide range of topics in theoretical and practical philosophy including epistemology, philosophy of mind, action, metaethics, metaphysics, and methodology. His work investigates intuition, understanding, skill, know-how, perception, inquiry, moral knowledge, moral action, the foundations of normativity, and philosophical progress. Bengson has previously held positions at the University of Cologne, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Harvard University, the Centre for Consciousness at the Australian National University, and the University of Wyoming. He is a recipient of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation fellowship for the years 2021-2022 and 2023. His recent publications include articles in prestigious journals on topics like normative authority and moral intuitionism.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Professor in the Department of Philosophy focusing on various philosophical domains.

Courses

Graduate Seminar in Phenomenology of Reality Knowledge and Reality Selfhood/Self-Understanding Dissertation Seminar Theory of Knowledge Foundations of Value First-Year Seminar

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
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  • Three letters of recommendation
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Specialization Notes

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