Dr. Alexander Bown

Associate Professor

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Biography

Alexander Bown is an Associate Professor and Tutorial Fellow specializing in Ancient Philosophy at Balliol College, University of Oxford. With a career spanning several institutions, he has dedicated his research to understanding key concepts in Ancient Philosophy, focusing on philosophers such as Epicurus and Aristotle. Dr. Bown holds a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Geneva, where he cultivated an interest in ancient logic, ontology, and epistemology. His publications include significant works such as 'Epicurus Truth Falsehood' in Phronesis and 'Epicurus Bivalence Excluded Middle' in Archiv für Geschichte der Philosophie. Beyond his research, he teaches ancient philosophy, logic, and ethics at the undergraduate level, contributing to the academic development of students while engaging with the complexities of Hellenistic philosophical traditions.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Balliol College, University of Oxford • Oxford, England

Teaching and researching Ancient Philosophy.

Career Development Fellow

2017-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Queen's College, University of Oxford • Oxford, England

Engaged in research and teaching in Ancient Philosophy.

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.