Dr. Joshua Cohen

Professor

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Biography

Joshua Cohen is a Distinguished Senior Fellow at the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in political philosophy. He has written extensively on issues such as democratic theory, freedom of expression, religious freedom, political equality, and global justice. His notable works include 'Philosophy, Politics, Democracy' (Harvard University Press, 2009), 'Rousseau: Free Community Equals' (Oxford University Press, 2010), and 'Arc Moral Universe Essays' (Harvard University Press, 2011). Cohen is also a co-editor of the 'Norton Introduction to Philosophy'. He balances his time at Apple University with his duties at Berkeley, contributing to the School of Law, Department of Philosophy, and Department of Political Science.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.