Dr. David Bakhurst

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Biography

David Bakhurst is the George Whalley Distinguished University Professor at Queen’s University, Ontario. He specializes in Epistemology, Metaphysics, Ethics, Russian Philosophy, and Education. Bakhurst's notable works include 'Consciousness Revolution Soviet Philosophy' and 'Heart Matter: Ilyenkov, Vygotsky Courage Thought', along with edited collections that explore key philosophical themes. His primary research focuses on Russian philosophical culture and the influence of significant thinkers such as Felix Mikhailov. A fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, Bakhurst has held visiting positions at various prestigious institutions including Exeter College and the Australian National University. He serves as the Executive Editor of the Journal of Philosophy of Education. His contributions to the field are extensive, with numerous journal articles and chapters addressing critical issues in philosophy and education. In the 2023-2024 academic year, Bakhurst is on Sabbatical Leave, while currently supervising four doctoral students on topics ranging from Iris Murdoch's ethical theories to the philosophy of psychiatry.

Research Interests

Requirements for Queen's University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree Background in Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Computing offers research-based, project-based, and course-based patterns.