Dr. Joseph Heath

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Biography

Joseph Heath holds a BA from McGill University, and both an MA and PhD from Northwestern University. His research interests span social political philosophy, business ethics, moral philosophy, and distributive justice. He has published extensively, including notable books such as 'Rules' (Oxford), 'Filthy Lucre' (Harper Collins), 'Communicative Action Rational Choice' (MIT Press), and 'Efficient Society' (Penguin), co-authored with Andrew Potter. Heath's contributions to the field also include essays on critical social theory and political philosophy, with a focus on the implications of economics on ethical considerations in business. His selected papers cover topics ranging from the benefits of cooperation to the structure of intergenerational cooperation and normative models of the welfare state. He is affiliated with the University of Toronto's Department of Philosophy, located on the St. George campus, where he continues to engage in teaching and scholarship, influencing the discourse around philosophical implications of economic systems and ethical frameworks within a business context.

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