Dr. Thomas Icard

Professor

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Biography

Thomas Icard is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy and a Professor by courtesy in the Computer Science Department at Stanford University. His teaching and research revolve around topics in symbolic systems, covering aspects of logic, language, and cognition. Icard has received recognition for his contributions to the field, including the Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching for the academic year 2019-2020. He is actively involved in various program affiliations and mentoring students across undergraduate and graduate levels. His scholarly work spans numerous publications and contributions to interdisciplinary programs. Icard’s academic endeavors reflect a strong commitment to advancing methodologies and exploring philosophical dimensions of computational systems. His courses at Stanford range from introductory classes to advanced seminars, offering students a comprehensive understanding of philosophical concepts alongside their applications in computer science. Additionally, he supervises a number of doctoral and master's thesis projects, guiding students through their academic journey at Stanford.

Research Interests

Courses

PHIL 12N SYMSYS 12N PHIL 150 PHIL 250 PHIL 151 PHIL 251 PHIL 366C CS 499 CS 499P CS 390A CS 390B CS 390C PHIL 196 CS 399 SYMSYS 196 SYMSYS 296 CS 199 PHIL 240 PHIL 197 SYMSYS 290 SYMSYS 190 CS 191 SYMSYS 297 CS 191W OSPKYOTO 77 PHIL 152 PHIL 252 PHIL 359 CS 24 LINGUIST 35 PHIL 99 PSYCH 35 SYMSYS 1 SYMSYS 200 CS 353 PHIL 391 PHIL 387

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
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  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.