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D. Gregory MacIsaac is an Associate Professor in the Bachelor of Humanities program at Carleton University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. He has taught in the program since 1998, offering core courses such as HUMS 2000 (Reason and Revelation), HUMS 3500 (Ancient and Medieval Intellectual History), and HUMS 1200 (Humanities and Classical Civilization), a first-year writing course. His research and teaching focus on ancient philosophy, especially the works of Plato and Proclus.
His educational background includes a B.A. in Classics from the University of King’s College/Dalhousie (1992), and an M.A. (1996) and Ph.D. (2001) in Philosophy from the University of Notre Dame, where he studied under Stephen Gersh on the soul in Proclus. He has held visiting research positions at prestigious institutions including the Higher Institute of Philosophy at KU Leuven, EPHE/CNRS in Paris, Trinity College Dublin, University of London, Université de Franche-Comté, and will be a Scholar in Residence at the University of Cambridge in 2025–26.
MacIsaac’s research centers on Neoplatonism—particularly Proclus’s epistemology and metaphysics—and has evolved into a major focus on Plato’s dialogues, especially Theaetetus, Parmenides, and Sophist. His publications reflect a deep engagement with ancient philosophical texts, with recent work advancing novel interpretations of Eleaticism and sophistry in Plato. He is currently completing a book-length commentary on these dialogues and a textbook on humanities writing.
His recent publications span from 2024 to 1997, demonstrating a long-standing scholarly commitment to ancient philosophy. The articles reveal a consistent trajectory from Proclean metaphysics and psychology to Platonic epistemology and dialectic, increasingly focusing on interpretive and hermeneutic dimensions of ancient texts. His work often bridges continental philosophy and classical studies, reflecting his interdisciplinary training.
His scientific awards include:
- Excellence in Blended and Online Teaching Award
- Provost’s Teaching Fellowship
- Teaching With Technology Award
- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Teaching Award
- Teaching Achievement Award
MacIsaac is an active mentor and educator, though no formal students are listed. He has secured teaching-focused grants and fellowships, including the Provost’s Teaching Fellowship, supporting pedagogical innovation. He is also engaged in academic service, having curated a calendar for ancient philosophy events and contributed to scholarly discussions via Humanities Commons.
He is affiliated with research groups in Ancient Philosophy, Philosophy, and Political Philosophy & Theory on the Humanities Commons platform, where he regularly shares his publications and organizes academic dialogue. His upcoming residency at the Centre for the Study of Platonism at the University of Cambridge underscores his international recognition in the field.
