| Minerva''s Aviary: Philosophy at Toronto, 1843-2003 Subjects: Philosophy -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Ontario -- Toronto -- History; University of Toronto. Dept. of Philosophy -- History; . In Minerva's Aviary , John G. Slater documents the history of Toronto's Philosophy Department from its founding to contemporary times. Slater John G. : John G. Slater is a professor emeritus in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto. |