Dr. Nicolas Bommarito

Associate Professor

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Biography

Nicolas Bommarito is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Simon Fraser University. His research primarily focuses on virtue ethics, moral psychology, and Buddhist philosophy, especially Tibetan Buddhism. He emphasizes the importance of modesty within ethical discussions, exploring this concept in various scholarly articles and publications. Bommarito's academic contributions include books such as 'Seeing Clearly: A Buddhist Guide to Life' (2020) and 'Inner Virtue' (2018), both published by Oxford University Press. He has also written several journal articles addressing topics like anger, moral development, and patience from both ethical and Buddhist perspectives. His scholarly work is informed by a commitment to integrating philosophical discourse with practical ethical issues.

Research Interests

Virtue Ethics Moral Psychology Buddhist Philosophy Tibetan Buddhism

Courses

PHIL 322 D100 History Ethics PHIL 853 G100 Selected Topics Medieval Philosophy PHIL 321 D100 Topics Moral Philosophy PHIL 342 D100 Topics Asian Philosophy PHIL 822 G100 Selected Topics Normative Ethics

Requirements for Simon Fraser University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:93
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field
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Department of Philosophy