Dr. Donald Ainslie

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Biography

Donald Ainslie holds a BSc in Mathematics from Queen’s University and both an MA and a PhD from the University of Pittsburgh. He is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto, where his research focuses on early modern philosophy, especially the work of David Hume, and includes topics such as naturalism in ethics and foundational issues in bioethics. His work often explores complex philosophical questions and integrates historical perspectives with contemporary issues in moral philosophy and biomedicine. Ainslie's contributions to the field have been recognized in various publications, which include significant discussions on Hume's scepticism and other metaphysical inquiries.

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Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

Teaching and researching early modern philosophy, especially David Hume's work.

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