Dr. Calvin Normore

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Biography

Calvin Normore is a prominent philosopher specializing in Medieval and Early Modern Philosophy, as well as History of Logic and Political Philosophy. He is currently a faculty member at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he holds the Brian P. Copenhaver Professor position. His research encompasses various domains including ethics, philosophy of science, and philosophy of religion. Normore completed his undergraduate studies with a Bachelor of Arts degree from McGill University in 1968, followed by a Master of Arts from the University of Toronto in 1969. He obtained his Ph.D. from the same institution in 1976. His contributions to the philosophical discourse, particularly in understanding the intricacies of historical philosophical thought and its implications in contemporary contexts, have established him as a key figure in his field.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
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Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.