Dr. Zachary Goldsmith

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Zachary R. Goldsmith is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the College of Liberal Arts at Purdue University, focusing on the study of political ideologies including liberalism, conservatism, and socialism, as well as the ideas that inspire political extremism and violence. He is the author of the book 'Fanaticism: A Political Philosophical History' published by the University of Pennsylvania Press. His writings have appeared in distinguished venues including Quillette, Law & Liberty, and the Washington Post's Made History section, as well as NBC News. Goldsmith is a dedicated educator who emphasizes the teaching of transformative texts and has led seminars on themes such as 'What is Happiness?', 'Ancient Texts, Modern Problems: Happiness, Justice, Truth', 'Utopia and Dystopia', and 'Transformative Texts in Business'. He has been honored as a Fulbright Fellow and is a recipient of the Graduate Fellowship from the Rumsfeld Foundation.

Research Interests

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.