Professor Dr. Wesley Holliday
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Biography
Wesley H. Holliday is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley. His research primarily focuses on logic and social choice theory, with an emphasis on modal and non-classical logic, natural language, and logic related to probability. He has also explored social choice theory, particularly in the context of voting theory and computational social choice, applying these concepts to issues of AI ethics and safety. Holliday's courses include Intermediate Logic, which is designed for Ph.D. students, emphasizing rigorous analysis of logical systems and their applications. Holliday earned his Ph.D. from Stanford University, where he developed a strong foundation in both philosophical logic and its implications in social contexts.
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The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.