Dr. Michael Baumtrog

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michael Baumtrog is an Associate Professor in the Department of Law and Business at the Ted Rogers School of Management at Toronto Metropolitan University. He completed his PhD in Philosophy at NOVA University of Lisbon in 2015, under the Argupolis II doctoral training program at Università della Svizzera italiana. His research focuses on applied ethics, practical reasoning, critical thinking, and social epistemology. Baumtrog serves as co-editor-in-chief for the journal Informal Logic. His contributions span various areas, focusing on the practical implications of ethical reasoning in real-world contexts. His published work examines topics such as argumentation, youth voting, and epistemic injustice, and he has engaged with educational methodologies related to these subjects. Through his teaching and research, Baumtrog aims to promote critical thinking and understanding within both academic and public domains.

Research Interests

Courses

Business Decision-Making Ethics Commerce

Requirements for Toronto Metropolitan University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.33
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in chemical engineering or related field
Application Checklist
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  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of Chemical Engineering