Dr. Victor Caston

Professor

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Biography

Victor Caston is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Michigan, focusing on ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, particularly in the areas of mind and metaphysics. He has published extensively on topics such as the Presocratics, Sophists, Aristotle, Stoics, and Augustine, as well as medieval philosophy and Austrian philosophy. Currently, Caston is working on a book addressing the problem of intentionality in ancient philosophy, set to be published by Cambridge University Press. His academic contributions have earned him fellowships from respected institutions such as the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), and the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences. Caston has been recognized for his work, including giving the S.V. Keeling Memorial Lecture at University College London in 2010.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1992-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaching and research in ancient and medieval philosophy.

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
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Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science