Dr. Deborah Black

Professor

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Biography

Deborah Black is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto. She holds a BA, MA, and PhD from the University of Toronto. Her research interests encompass classical Arabic philosophy and medieval Latin philosophy from the 13th century, with a focus on areas such as epistemology, metaphysics, and the philosophy of mind, particularly in relation to Aquinas. Her notable publications include works on the logic of Aristotle, medieval Arabic philosophy, and various aspects of Avicenna's epistemology. She has contributed significantly to the field with articles exploring the intersection of consciousness, self-knowledge, and the critiques posed by Aquinas on Averroes's psychology. Her academic contributions have been pivotal in furthering the understanding of medieval philosophical discourses and their relevance today.

Research Interests

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