Dr. Pauliina Remes

Professor

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Biography

Pauliina Remes is a professor of theoretical philosophy, specializing in the history of philosophy. She has taught various courses in ancient philosophy, including an introduction to the history of philosophy II, focusing on works by notable figures like Plato, Aristotle, and Augustine. Remes also teaches systematic courses at the master’s level, particularly on the themes of self-knowledge and moral psychology from antiquity, as well as the philosophy of action and agency. In addition, she organizes the Uppsala history of philosophy research seminar and supervises theses at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. Her research interests are broad, particularly in the works of Plotinus and Neoplatonism, and she is currently involved in a project exploring the conversational norms relevant to Plato's philosophy. Her thematic areas of interest include cognition, knowledge inquiry, moral psychology, and notions of self, personhood, and agency. Currently, she is investigating the Neoplatonic concept of practical reason.

Research Interests

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.