Dr. Kadri Vihvelin

Professor

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Biography

Professor Vihvelin’s research focuses on metaphysics and ethics, particularly in the areas of free will theory, time travel, causation, counterfactuals, dispositions, and moral responsibility. She is also known for addressing the doing/allowing distinction, exploring the philosophical implications these concepts have on our understanding of human action and moral judgments. Her scholarly contributions include her book 'Causes, Laws, Free Determinism Doesn’t Matter', published by Oxford University Press in 2013, which examines the foundations of free will and its relevance to philosophical debates surrounding determinism. Her work engages with significant philosophical questions and contemporary debates, making her a prominent figure in her field.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Southern California Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate major in biological sciences or 6 bioscience courses in molecular, cellular, genetics, and biochemistry
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Specialization Notes

Includes PhD in Molecular Biology, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography, and Computational Biology and Bioinformatics.