Dr. Christopher Framarin

Professor

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Biography

Christopher Framarin is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy and the Department of Classics and Religion at the University of Calgary. His academic interests are centered on South Asian Philosophy, with a particular focus on Hinduism and its intersections with value theory and environmental ethics. He is dedicated to teaching and learning, offering courses that explore cross-cultural philosophy and Asian philosophy, while also specializing in classical Hindu texts and Sanskrit studies. As the Coordinator of the Philosophy Everyone program (P4E), he nurtures critical thinking and philosophical discussions among young learners. Framarin's published work includes the influential book 'Hinduism and Environmental Ethics: Law, Literature, Philosophy,' which has ignited discussions among peers and students. His involvement at the university extends beyond teaching, as he contributes to various committees, including the Numata Advisory Board, and serves as an undergraduate advisor. His commitment to educational excellence has earned him recognition through a Resident Fellowship at the Calgary Institute for Humanities. He is also active in mentoring the next generation of thinkers, supervising undergraduate honors and Ph.D. students.

Research Interests

Awards

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Resident Fellowship

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Outstanding Achievement Award Nomination

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SSHRC Enhancement Grant

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Teaching Excellence Award (Honourable Mention)

Courses

Personal Identity Topics in Philosophy of Religion Advanced Topics in Applied Ethics: Animal Ethics Desire, Reason, Motivation Readings in Eastern Religious Texts: Nyāyasūtra

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.