Dr. Laetitia Monteils Laeng

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Laetitia Monteils-Laeng is a researcher in ancient philosophy, focusing on ethics and psychology, particularly in the contexts of Hellenistic and Roman thought. She completed her doctorate on the notion of akrasia in ancient philosophy, guided by Jérôme Laurent at the University of Caen Normandy. Since joining the Department of Philosophy at the Université de Montréal in July 2014 as an assistant professor, she has contributed significantly to the field through her teaching and supervision of graduate theses. Monteils-Laeng's scholarly work investigates the dysfunctions of practical rationality, exploring concepts like prohairèsis, boulèsis, and hexis within the realm of moral intellectualism. Her research interests include ethical naturalism and the historical aspects of ancient philosophy, with a keen focus on societal and political dimensions within philosophical discourses. She has led various research projects aimed at enhancing understanding of therapeutic relationships within ancient texts and fostering a deeper analysis of aging in classical Greece. Educated at the École Normale Supérieure, Monteils-Laeng continues to engage with contemporary discourses on ethics and philosophy from an ancient perspective.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2014-07-01 — Present

University of Montreal • Montréal, QC, Canada

Joined the Department of Philosophy to teach and supervise graduate students in ancient philosophy.

Requirements for University of Montreal

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:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.