Dr. Kathleen Higgins

Professor

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Biography

Kathleen Higgins is a Professor in the Department of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. She focuses her research on continental philosophy, emotions, and aesthetics, particularly in relation to music. Kathleen has authored several influential books including "Nietzsche's Zarathustra" and "Music as a Universal Language?" She has received recognition for her work, including the American Society of Aesthetics Outstanding Monograph Prize. Kathleen has been involved with various scholarly communities, serving as President of the American Society of Aesthetics. Her academic journey includes visiting fellowships at prestigious institutions such as the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven and the Australian National University. In addition to her research, Kathleen teaches multiple courses in philosophy, engaging students in subjects such as existentialism, aesthetics, and the philosophy of music. Her contributions to philosophy extend to her editorial work on significant publications related to Nietzsche and German Idealism.

Research Interests

Awards

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Alumni Achievement Award

Courses

PHL 366K • Existentialism PHL 317K • Intro to Philosophy of the Arts PHL 387 • Arthur Schopenhauer PHL 385 • Issues in Philosophy of Music PHL 385 • 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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