Dr. Troy Seagraves

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Biography

Troy Seagraves earned a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Purdue University in 2024. His research focuses on the concepts of rationally permitted acts and beliefs given one's commitments and values. He explores how an individual’s commitment to their worldview influences inquiries into their commitments and how friendships impact actions. Troy is particularly interested in the virtues and vices related to responding to felt inadequacies. For example, he examines how one may (virtuously) strive to improve while also (viciously) slipping into patterns of self-hatred.

Research Interests

Philosophy Ethics Virtue Theory

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.