He also teaches metaphysical and religious topics in the Early Modern and Contemporary Studies Programmes. After receiving his BA in philosophy and religious studies at the University of Toronto, Dr. Brandes completed a PhD in philosophy at Northwestern University in Evanston, Chicago. His dissertation was entitled, “When Everything is Possible: On Plurality and Evil in the Work of Hannah Arendt” (2003). In 2003, Dr. Brandes began teaching at the University of King’s College as a teaching fellow in FYP. He has been an assistant professor since 2006.