Dr. Samuel Elgin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Samuel Elgin’s research interests focus on foundational metaphysics and its implications in various fields, particularly in the study of modality, morality, and the conditions that contribute to a philosophical account of correctness. His work has been published in notable journals including the Journal of Philosophical Logic, Synthese, Erkenntnis, and Ethical Theory and Moral Practice. At the University of California, San Diego, he teaches courses emphasizing ethics in society and critical reasoning. His academic journey includes a Bachelor's degree from Reed College in 2011 and a PhD from Yale University in 2018, specializing in Political Philosophy.

Research Interests

Foundational Metaphysics Modality Morality Political Philosophy

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
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  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).