Dr. Joshua Wretzel

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Joshua Wretzel is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Pennsylvania State University. His research interests encompass a range of philosophical themes including Kant, Nineteenth Century Philosophy with a focus on Hegel, hermeneutics, phenomenology, and the philosophy of language, particularly pragmatism. Wretzel teaches several courses that engage with these topics, such as Existentialism, Ethical Leadership, and Contemporary Philosophy. He has published works in reputable journals, addressing critical issues in philosophical studies, such as the relationship between Brandom and Gadamer's interpretations. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he is currently working on a book manuscript that critiques rational responsibility through a Hegelian lens and explores concepts of inferentialism and alienation.

Research Interests

Courses

PHIL 102 - Existentialism PHIL 119 - Ethical Leadership PHIL 127 - Introduction to Philosophy PHIL 208 - Contemporary Philosophy

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.