Dr. Michael Berman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michael Berman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Brock University. He holds a B.A. from the University of Binghamton and a Ph.D. from the University of Buffalo. His research focuses on Continental, Asian, and Comparative Philosophy, with particular interest in Empiricism and the works of Merleau-Ponty. Berman's teaching includes courses on Indian Philosophy, Logic, Transhumanism, and the comparative religious thought, incorporating a diversity of philosophical traditions. He has published extensively in areas such as Phenomenology, Immanuel Kant, Bioethics, History of Philosophy, and Psychoanalytic Theory. Berman is committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment and engaging students in the complexities of philosophical inquiry.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Brock University • St. Catharines, ON

Teaching courses in philosophy and conducting research in Continental, Asian, and Comparative philosophy.

Courses

Indian Philosophy: Introduction to Buddhist Thought Introduction to Logic Transhumanism Merleau-Ponty and Nagarjuna

Requirements for Brock University

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:88
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a related field Satisfactory academic standing
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two electronic reference reports
  • Statement of Intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.