Dr. Melissa Frankel

Associate Professor

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Biography

Melissa Frankel is an Associate Professor in the Philosophy Department at Carleton University. She holds a B.A. from McGill University, and both an M.A. and Ph.D. from Harvard University. Her research interests center on Early Modern Philosophy, with a particular emphasis on feminist philosophy and the history of analytic philosophy. She has published numerous articles in leading philosophy journals and has contributed to edited volumes, highlighting themes such as materialism, immaterialism, and epistemological issues surrounding perception. Frankel's teaching engages students with critical discussions on historical and contemporary philosophical arguments, particularly in courses analyzing the works of key figures such as Berkeley. She is committed to fostering a stimulating academic environment that encourages inquiry and challenges philosophical assumptions.

Research Interests

Courses

17th Century Philosophy

Requirements for Carleton University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
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
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Includes MEng and MASc options.