Dr. Brian Lightbody

Professor

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Biography

Brian Lightbody is a Professor in the Philosophy Department at Brock University. His academic journey includes a Bachelor of Arts from McMaster University, another Bachelor of Arts from Brock University, a Master's degree from Brock University, and a Ph.D. from Dominican University College in Ottawa. He specializes in Action Theory, 19th-20th Century Continental Philosophy, Philosophical Genealogy, and the works of philosophers such as Nietzsche and Foucault. His areas of competence also extend to Bioethics, Logic, Philosophy History, Ethics, Naturalism, Metaphors, Fallacies, and Philosophy of Emotions. Brian has taught various courses, including Foucault, Introduction to Philosophy, Bioethics, and Logic. He actively contributes to the academic community at Brock University, promoting critical thinking and ethical inquiry.

Research Interests

Requirements for Brock University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:88
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a related field Satisfactory academic standing
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two electronic reference reports
  • Statement of Intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.