Dr. Thomas Pangle

Professor

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Biography

Thomas Pangle is the Joe R. Long Chair in Democratic Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and has published extensively on classical political philosophy and modern political thought. His works include significant contributions to the understanding of American constitutionalism and German political philosophy, along with post-modern political theory and moral philosophy in international relations. Pangle's academic career includes previous tenure at the University of Toronto, where he held the title of University Professor in the Department of Political Science. He has been a lifetime Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and has delivered notable lectures, such as the Exxon Distinguished Lectures and the Werner Heisenberg Memorial Lecture. His research interests span a variety of topics, firmly situating him as a key figure in contemporary political philosophy and democratic theory, with publications in leading journals and scholarly presses.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor, Joe R. Long Chair

2004-01-01 — Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Thomas Pangle serves as a distinguished professor within the Department of Political Science and is recognized for his contributions to the field.

Awards

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Guggenheim Fellowship

2000-01-01
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Robert Foster Cherry Great Teacher Award

2015-01-01

Courses

GOV 382M: Tocqueville GOV 382M: Poli Phil Marx Engels GOV 382M: Maimonides' Guide Perpl GOV 382M: Hegel's Political Theory GOV 382M: Philos Fndtn Aristotle Pol Sci GOV 382M: Plato's Dialg: Sophist/Statsmn

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
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Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.