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My interests in philosophy are centered around feminist philosophy, linguistic philosophy, and philosophy of science. I am particularly interested in reproductive bioethics given my scientific background as an undergraduate student and personal interest in feminist theory. I am also passionate about a) the use of philosophical thinking to impact real-world policies, as well as b) making philosophy more easily-accessible to the general public.
Research interests: Interested in Animal Minds, Philosophy of Biology, Philosophy of Mind
I have a strong interest in both metaphysics and ethics. Specfically, I’m interested in exploring the existence of free will and its broader implications for moral responsibility and how we understand human agency. My email for contact is shallx@my.yorku.ca.
My interests are in the philosophy of law, particularly constitutional law and comparative law. I am also interested in the intersection between law and technology, and how emerging technologies pose novel legal and philosophical challenges.
My email is danxyliu@yorku.ca.
My research interests are at the intersection of philosophy of language, metaethics, and phenomenology. I have a particular interest in the origins of moral deep disagreement, whether it is possible to resolve such deep disagreement, and if it is possible, whether we should reevaluate the benefits of using some of our moral terms in the hopes of having less disagreement arise. I approach these questions primarily through the later Wittgenstein, Davidson, Merleau-Ponty, and moral abolitionism. I can be reached at: kentaj@yorku.ca.
Research interests: Political Philosophy, Moral Philosophy, Metaethics
Email: akmahdi@yorku.ca
Bell (she/her) is a retired lawyer, queer activist, and superhero nerd. Her research interests lie in transfeminist theory, interpersonal ethics, and the philosophy of bureaucracy. She lives in South Toronto with her wife and cat, and can be reached at bluan@yorku.ca.
Cognitive Science, Philosophy of Psychology (esp. Evolutionary), Philosophy of Mind (esp. Folk Psychology), The evolutionary origins of human morality.
Dylan is interested in ethics and the meta-ethical concern of establishing a foundation from which we can discern between right and wrong. He has primarily been inspired by Existentialism, Mahayana Buddhism and Hellenistic Philosophy in this pursuit.
Email: dylanskurka@gmail.com
My primary interests fall within the philosophy of cognitive science, philosophy of science, and animal cognition. I am currently thinking about the role folk psychological concepts play in comparative psychology research, embodied and embedded cognition, and other topics related to the study of nonhuman minds.
Fahd’s main areas of interest are Continental and Social and Political philosophy. He is especially interested in post-war French theories of emancipation, political change, and decision-making (esp. Badiou and Rancière), as well as works that emerged from political movements in the 19th and 20th centuries.
My research is on early modern philosophy (especially Spinoza), social philosophy, and philosophy of life. I previously completed my Master’s of Arts degree in philosophy at Carleton University. My work on Spinoza’s philosophy of suicide and a review of some work on Spinoza’s philosophy of love can be found in the Journal of Spinoza Studies and the International Journal of Philosophical Studies, respectively. You can find out more about my research at ianmacleanevans.wordpress.com, and email me at ianme@yorku.ca.
I’m interested in social- & political philosophy (particularly Marx-inspired realist approaches), the philosophy of the social sciences, and social ontology. Before coming to York, I completed an MA in Philosophy at Aarhus University in Denmark and a BA in Philosophy at Lund University in Sweden. In my spare time, I enjoy exercising, playing music, and going to gigs.
Email: leni92@yorku.ca
I am interested in the philosophy of animal minds and looking at classic philosophical issues through the lens of nonhuman animals in order to better understand those issues. In particular, questions about the nature of the self, agency and action, and the importance of sociality are central to my research. I am also invested in using our growing knowledge of nonhuman animal cognition to inform discussion of the possibility of artificial minds, as well as the ethical implications of both animal and AI mindedness.
My current research is focused on legal philosophy and Indigenous peoples. I am interested in exploring how, by shifting our legal framework to constitutional pluralism, we may move from reconciliation to reconcile-ACTION, in ensuring genuine self-government for Indigenous groups. Part of my research is focused on exploring Indigenous worldviews from a psychological lens in order to better understand the lived experiences of Indigenous peoples.
My main research is in the philosophy of language, where I am trying to develop an act-based account of meaning. I have other interests in the philosophy of action and the philosophy of religion.
Rayanna De Faria Calaza Rocha
I’m mostly interested in ethics and political philosophy, especially regarding theories of distributive justice. Having written my master’s thesis on anti-natalism, I also have a strong interest in procreation and population ethics.
Interests: philosophy of mind, cognitive science, perception
I study cognitive science and animal minds, and I am especially interested in historical views of nonhuman animal minds. My dissertation research is on the senses of animal ‘mechanism’ (metaphysical, explanatory, causal) in early and mid-twentieth-century American psychology. It will focus especially on Edward Tolman and others who struggled with the vices and virtues of mechanistic explanation, a discourse that I think still frames many scientific and philosophical debates.
My philosophical research includes what social norms are, why humans adhere to them, and how norms evolve. I work primarily in Philosophy of Science, particularly Philosophy of Social Science and Cognitive Science.
Email: osheaw@yorku.ca
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