Recent Philosophy News
Mar 28, 2022
Christine Sypnowich takes up a Visiting Fellowship at All Souls College, Oxford
Christine Sypnowich takes up a Visiting Fellowship at All Souls College, Oxford, April-June, to work on a manuscript about eminent Canadian political philosopher G.A. (Jerry) Cohen.
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Mar 28, 2022
David Bakhurst takes up a Visiting Fellowship at Exeter College, Oxford
David Bakhurst takes up a Visiting Fellowship at Exeter College, Oxford, April–June, to begin a project on ethical formation that casts light on the theory and practice of moral education.
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Mar 08, 2022
We remember Ryan McInerney
It is with great sadness that the Philosophy Department shares the tragic news that our former PhD student, Ryan McInerney, passed away on December 23, 2021. He was 33.
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Feb 23, 2022
Josh Mosley, M.A. Student, signed to the CFL's Calgary Stampeders
Josh Mosley, M.A. Student and Gaels Football Offensive Lineman, has been signed to the CFL team, the Calgary Stampeders.
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Jan 23, 2022
Udo Schüklenk on the CBC: ought vaccination status be used as a triage criterion?
Udo Schüklenk, Professor of Philosophy and Ontario Research Chair in Bioethics, was interviewed by the CBC, both on the radio and in print, about whether COVID patients who are unvaccinated by choice should be given less priority than others suffering serious illness.
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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.
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Recent Queen's News
May 19, 2022
Recently approved university-wide policies
Policies were approved by the Board of Trustees during May 13-14 meetings.
May 19, 2022
Mental Health Week helps kick off employee wellness programming
Employee Wellness Services will continue to offer a variety of initiatives and supports throughout the summer and fall.
May 18, 2022
Canada faces huge physical costs from climate change, making net zero a great investment
The Conversation: Reducing greenhouse gases is expensive, but it’s a great investment compared to the damage we can expect to the Canadian economy if the climate warms 5 C by 2100.