Dr. Mark Johnstone

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mark Johnstone is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at McMaster University. His scholarly work primarily focuses on ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, with a particular emphasis on ancient ethics and the psychological points of connection, such as ancient theories of virtue and vice, desire, action, perception, pleasure, and emotion. He also has broad interests in the history of philosophy and contemporary ethics, especially virtue ethics. Through his extensive research in classical philosophy, Johnstone engages with ethical theories and contributes to an understanding of historical philosophical texts and their relevance today.

Research Interests

Requirements for McMaster University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a related area
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Interest
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