Dr. Karl Schafer

Professor

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Biography

Karl Schafer is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin, having joined the faculty after holding prior positions as an Associate Professor at the University of California, Irvine, and a Faculty Fellow at Princeton University's Center for Human Values. He completed his PhD in Philosophy at New York University in 2009 and has since been actively involved in academic research and teaching. His philosophical interests primarily lie in ethics, epistemology, modern philosophy, and Kantian studies. He has contributed to discussions surrounding the history of philosophy, aesthetics, political philosophy, and the philosophy of mind. Prior to his PhD, Schafer studied philosophy and mathematics at the University of Chicago and Humboldt Universität zu Berlin. He is recognized for his work and contributions in these areas, and he maintains a professional presence through various academic channels.

Research Interests

Courses

PHL 328 • 19th-Century Philosophy PHL 322K • History of Ethics PHL 329L • Early Modern Philosophy: Descartes-Kant PHL 385 • Metaethics and Aesthetics

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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Specialization Notes

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