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Peter Eardley is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Guelph, specializing in later medieval thought with emphasis on thirteenth and fourteenth-century metaphysics, ethics, and theology.
His educational background includes:
- BA (Hons) in Classics from McGill University
- MA in Medieval Studies from the University of Toronto
- PhD in Medieval Studies from the University of Toronto
Professor Eardley's research centers on medieval philosophical traditions, particularly the works of Thomas Aquinas, Giles of Rome, Henry of Ghent, John Duns Scotus, and William of Ockham. He investigates moral weakness, happiness, freedom of the will, theology as a science, and medieval conceptions of logic and rhetoric, bridging historical analysis with contemporary philosophical discourse.
His publication record reveals consistent focus on conscience, theological epistemology, and rhetorical theory within scholastic contexts, demonstrating evolving engagement with primary sources while maintaining relevance to modern ethical and metaphysical debates.
His scientific awards include:
- Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung Fellowship for Experienced Researchers (2011-2012)
- Durham Collection/Lord Crewe Fellowship (2025)
Professor Eardley secured a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Standard Research Grant (2008-2011) for "Conscience and the Natural Law: From Aquinas to Luther" and an Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung Return Grant (2014). No information is available regarding graduate student supervision.
No dedicated research laboratories or collaborative teams are documented in his professional profile.
