Dr. Mark Fisher

Assistant Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Mark Fisher. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Mark Fisher is an Associate Teaching Professor at Penn State University in the Department of Philosophy. He specializes in Kant’s Theoretical Philosophy, History of Modern Philosophy, and Ethics. With a strong academic background including a Master's degree from Virginia Tech and a PhD from Emory University, he teaches courses on Logic, Critical Thinking, Introduction to Ethics, and various aspects of Kant's philosophy. His research also spans topics such as the moral values associated with design technology and the philosophical investigations into the concept of the good life. Fisher has contributed to the field significantly through publications discussing Kant's natural philosophy and its implications for biology, as well as entries on key philosophers in encyclopedic works. He is dedicated to exploring the philosophical dimensions of human values and ethical thought in contemporary discourse.

Research Interests

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.