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Recent Philosophy News
Jan 07, 2022
Leslie Green Retires
After retiring as the Professor of the Philosophy of Law at Oxford in 2021, Leslie Green, one of the world’s foremost legal philosophers, has now retired as Professor of Law and Distinguished University Fellow at Queen’s.
Read: Leslie Green Retires
Nov 25, 2021
Meena Krishnamurthy and Sukaina Hirji in The New Statesman: “What is romantic friendship?”
In The New Statesman’s public philosophy column, “Agora”, Meena Krishnamurthy and Sukaina Hirji ask: “What is romantic friendship?”
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Nov 25, 2021
Josh Mosely, M.A. Student, named as an Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Second-Team All-Star
Josh Mosely, M.A. Student and Gaels Football Offensive Lineman, was named as an Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Second-Team All-Star.
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Nov 01, 2021
Will Kymlicka interviewed by Richard Marshall
In a recent interview by Richard Marshall at 3:16AM, Philosophy’s Will Kymlicka discusses his career and work.
Read: Richard Marshall interviews Will Kymlicka
Oct 14, 2021
Philosophy welcomes Dr. Dalitso Ruwe
We are excited to announce that Dr. Dalitso Ruwe has just joined the Department of Philosophy as Assistant Professor in Black Political Thought.
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Oct 14, 2021
Udo Schüklenk on CBC’s Canada Tonight
Udo Schüklenk was on CBC’s Canada Tonight with Ginella Massa, discussing the US border opening and vaccine matching.
Upcoming Philosophy Events
Jan
27
Thursday
Movement class for all Queen's philosophers
The Department of Philosophy is sponsoring movement classes from 1PM-2PM on Thursdays Jan 20, Jan 27, Feb 3, and Feb 17.
Feb
03
Thursday
Movement class for all Queen's philosophers
The Department of Philosophy is sponsoring movement classes from 1PM-2PM on Thursdays Jan 20, Jan 27, Feb 3, and Feb 17.
Feb
17
Thursday
Movement class for all Queen's philosophers
The Department of Philosophy is sponsoring movement classes from 1PM-2PM on Thursdays Jan 20, Jan 27, Feb 3, and Feb 17.
Recent Queen's News
Jan 20, 2022
Nominations for Margaret Hooey Governance Award due Jan. 28.
The award recognizes a student enrolled in any degree program who has made an outstanding contribution to the good governance of the university through work with Senate or any committee of the Senate.
Jan 20, 2022
Senate committee vacancies now posted
Faculty, staff, and students have until Feb. 25 to apply.
Jan 20, 2022
Efforts to advance equity initiatives at Queen’s make positive strides
EDII and TRC annual reports highlight advancements made in creating a more inclusive campus and curriculum.