Michael Caie, University of Toronto

Research

philosophical logic metaphysics abstract objects properties higher-order logic

Latest funding

Names and Higher-Order Logic
SSHRC · 2025 · Principal investigator
$111,150
On the Nature of Properties, Propositions and Relations
SSHRC · 2019 · Principal investigator
$84,791

All 2 grants and awards

Names and Higher-Order Logic

Principal investigatorSSHRC2025Insight Grants

Principal investigators: Caie, Michael

$111,150

On the Nature of Properties, Propositions and Relations

Principal investigatorSSHRC2019Insight Grants

Principal investigators: Caie, Michael

Keywords: philosophical logic; metaphysics; abstract objects; properties; higher-order logic

$84,791

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: philosophical logic Dear Professor Caie, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on philosophical logic connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your SSHRC-funded project "Names and Higher-Order Logic" (2025), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]