Dr. Dimitrios Dentsoras

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dimitrios Dentsoras is an Associate Professor at the University of Manitoba's Department of Philosophy, specializing in ancient philosophy and ethics. He received his PhD from Princeton University in 2006, focusing on Classical Philosophy. His teaching career began in 2007 at the University of Manitoba, where he has gained recognition for his expertise in Hellenistic philosophy, particularly Stoicism. Dentsoras examines the relationship between virtue, knowledge, and happiness, and is interested in the development of moral concepts from classical through early Christian periods to contemporary moral psychology and ethics. His research interests include a historical overview of ethics and normative ethical theories. Dentsoras is actively accepting graduate students for Master's level studies and teaches courses such as Introduction to Philosophy and topics related to Plato and Aristotle.

Research Interests

Ancient Philosophy Ethics Normative Ethics Moral Psychology

Courses

PHIL 1200 - Introduction to Philosophy PHIL 2630 - Continental Rationalism PHIL 2650 - Plato PHIL 2660 - Aristotle PHIL 4520 - Historical Topics

Requirements for University of Manitoba

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
  • CV/Resume
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  • Two letters of recommendation
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  • Proof of professional registration
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.