Dr. Tony White

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Biography

Tony White has 10 years of teaching experience at institutions including Penn State University, Penn College of Technology, and Misericordia University. He earned his Ph.D. in Social, Political, Ethical, and Legal Philosophy from Binghamton University in 2023. His current research focuses on nonviolent resistance and grounding metaphysical nonduality epistemic fallibilism. His research interests intertwine virtue ethics and Buddhist philosophy. Additionally, he is a facilitator for the Alternatives to Violence Project and the founder and coordinator of the Northcentral PA chapter. His areas of specialization include Ethics and Social & Political Philosophy, while his areas of competence encompass Asian Philosophy, Religion, Metaethics, and Logic & Critical Thinking. White has taught courses covering Introductory Philosophy, Critical Thinking, the Ethical Life, Ethics, Ethical Theory, Bioethics, and Environmental Philosophy, among others. He has contributed to various academic publications, engaging with contemporary issues in philosophy and ethics.

Research Interests

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.