Dr. Paul Taylor

Professor

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Biography

Paul C. Taylor is a Presidential Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His research primarily focuses on aesthetics, race philosophy, American philosophy, and Africana philosophy. He has authored notable works including 'Black Beautiful: Philosophy Black Aesthetics' and 'Race: Philosophical Introduction', which engage with critical issues at the intersection of these fields. Taylor received his PhD in Philosophy from Rutgers University, an MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and a BA in Philosophy from Morehouse College. His courses cover a range of topics, including Philosophy of Race and Racism, Philosophy of Film, Aesthetics, and Social Political Philosophy. Through his scholarship, he seeks to explore and analyze the philosophical implications of cultural expressions and social dynamics.

Courses

Philosophy of Race and Racism Philosophy of Film Aesthetics Philosophy of Culture Critical Race Aesthetics Social Political Philosophy Africana Philosophy

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
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Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.