Dr. Arthur Ripstein

Professor

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Biography

Arthur Ripstein is a Professor of Law and Philosophy at the University of Toronto, appointed as a University Professor in 2016. He has been a faculty member since 1987, and has served in various leadership roles including Chair of the Department of Philosophy. His research interests encompass tort law, legal theory, and political philosophy with a particular emphasis on Kant's contributions. He has authored numerous influential works, including 'Kant Law War' and 'Private Wrongs', and served as an editor and associate editor for various academic journals. His accolades include the Killam Prize in 2021 and the Killam Fellowship, recognizing his significant impact in humanities. Ripstein's work has generated considerable discourse in both philosophy and law, and he has delivered lectures globally, including at prestigious institutions like Harvard University and King's College London. He is recognized for his commitment to educational excellence through his doctoral supervision and participation in academic discourse.

Research Interests

Awards

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Killam Prize Humanities

2021-01-01
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Vivek Goel Faculty Citizenship Award

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Journal History Philosophy Book Prize

2022-01-01
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Howard L Beck, QC Chair

2021-01-01
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JJ Berry Smith Doctoral Supervision Award

2019-01-01
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Tanner Lecturer

2019-01-01
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University Professor

2016-01-01
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Killam Fellowship

2016-01-01
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Faculty Award

2012-01-01
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Canadian Philosophical Association Book Prize

2011-01-01
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Fellow

2010-01-01
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Nicholas Hoare/Renaud Bray Book Prize

2001-01-01
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Connaught Fellowship

2000-01-01
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Rockefeller Visiting Fellowship

1995-01-01

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology