Dr. Maurizio Viroli

Professor

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Biography

Maurizio Viroli is a Professor in the Government department at the University of Texas at Austin and has held positions at prestigious institutions including the University of Italian Switzerland and Princeton University. His academic qualifications include a degree in Philosophy from the University of Bologna and a PhD in Political and Social Sciences from the European University Institute of Florence. Viroli specializes in the fields of political thought, particularly focusing on classical republicanism and the works of significant philosophers like Niccolò Machiavelli and Jean Jacques Rousseau. He has published numerous influential books and articles addressing themes such as citizenship, patriotism, and the relationship between religion and politics. His extensive teaching and research experience includes affiliations with various universities across Europe and the United States, conducting significant projects aimed at enhancing civic education in Italian schools. Furthermore, he served as an advisor on cultural activities to the President of the Italian Republic and coordinated national committees dedicated to improving republican culture in Italy.

Research Interests

Courses

GOV 355M • Citizenship and Patriotism GOV 355M • Visions of Emancipation GOV 314E • Classics of Social and Political Thought CTI 302 • Classics of Social and Political Thought ITL 382 • Political Realism and Social Emancipation GOV 382M • Political Realism and Social Emancipation

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.