Dr. Thomas Pangle

Professor

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Biography

Thomas Pangle is a distinguished professor at the University of Texas at Austin, holding the Joe R. Long Chair in Democratic Studies. He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago, where he later delivered the Exxon Distinguished Lectures in Humane Approaches to the Social Sciences. Professor Pangle's area of expertise includes classical political philosophy, especially the theoretical foundations of modern American constitutionalism, and various aspects of political theory from the 18th to the 20th centuries. His scholarly work encompasses the moral-philosophic basis of international relations and political theology. He has authored several influential books and articles, contributing significantly to journals such as the American Political Science Review and Polity. Pangle's accolades include a Guggenheim Fellowship and the Robert Foster Cherry Great Teacher Award. Noteworthy is his involvement in prestigious lectures and summits internationally, indicating his profound influence and recognition in the academic community. He has also served as a professor at the University of Toronto and has been honored as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. Pangle's contributions to political philosophy and education have been marked by numerous fellowships and awards, reflecting his commitment to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Joining the faculty of The University of Texas at Austin as a prominent educator and scholar in political science.

University Professor

2000-01-01 — 2004-01-01

University of Toronto • Toronto, Canada

Served as a University Professor in the Department of Political Science.

Awards

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Guggenheim Fellowship

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Robert Foster Cherry Great Teacher Award

Courses

GOV 382M • Tocqueville GOV 382M • Right Nations 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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General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.