Dr. Phillip Harding

Professor

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Biography

Phillip Harding is a Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia, recognized for his substantial contributions to the study of Athenian constitutional history, politics, and law during the 5th and 4th centuries BC. His academic work delves deeply into Greek international affairs and historiography, particularly focusing on local histories and epigraphy. Harding's notable publications include 'Androtion Atthis' (Oxford, 1994), which analyzes the genre of Atthides and his contributions to the revised Oxford Classical Dictionary (1996). His research on Greek rhetoric has involved detailed examinations of the orator Demosthenes, leading to a chapter in 'Demosthenes: Statesman, Orator' (Routledge, 2000) that traces his influence in Western tradition. More recently, Harding authored 'Athens Transformed, 404-262: Popular Sovereignty and Dominion Wealth' (Routledge, 2015), discussing the evolution of Athenian politics. Currently, he is contracted with Cambridge University Press to produce a three-volume translation of Diodoros Sicilian Bibliotheke Historike, with extensive commentary.

Research Interests

Athenian Constitutional History Athenian Politics Greek International Affairs Greek Law Greek Historiography Greek Epigraphy Greek Rhetoric

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
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Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.