Dr. Sofia Jeppsson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sofia Jeppsson is an Associate Professor in Philosophy at Umeå University. Her research interests encompass practical philosophy with a strong emphasis on issues related to psychiatry, madness, and moral agency. Jeppsson's doctoral thesis, defended in 2012, examined compatibilism from a practical perspective, drawing inspiration from Kantian thought. Her body of work includes published papers discussing the ethical and psychological dimensions of free moral responsibility, as well as topics in animal ethics and criminal justice ethics. Throughout her academic career, she has explored the philosophical implications of madness and the challenges it presents within the realm of psychiatry. Before joining Umeå University, she held positions at universities in Stockholm and Gothenburg, contributing to various research projects in the field of philosophy.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå

Teaches and conducts research in practical philosophy, focusing on moral responsibility, ethics, and philosophy of psychiatry.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
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
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.