Andrew Lopez in the Journal of Ethics and Social Philosophy
PhD candidate Andrew Lopez’s new paper, “Nonhuman Animals and Epistemic Injustice”, has been published in the Journal of Ethics and Social Philosophy. The abstract reads as follows:
Christine Sypnowich’s ideas in Aeon and Jacobin
This week, Christine Sypnowich published her latest piece of public philosophy, “Equality without compromise”, in Aeon.
Philosophy Undergraduate Nicholas Abernethy Publishes Article in the Canadian Journal of Bioethics
Philosophy undergraduate student Nicholas Abernethy has published an article in the Canadian Journal of Bioethics, titled “Institutional Conscientious Objection to Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada: A Critical Analysis of the Personnel-Based Arguments”. Congratulations Nicholas!
Will Kymlicka Appointed Officer of the Order of Canada
Will Kymlicka, Professor of Philosophy and Canada Research Chair in Political Philosophy, has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada.
Dalitso Ruwe named CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar
Dalitso Ruwe, newly appointed Assistant Professor in Black Political Thought, has been elected to join the prestigious CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars program this year, an ambitious initiative providing two years of unrestricted research funding to talented and distinguished early-career researchers who are tackling important and pressing questions facing science and humanity.
Christine Sypnowich in the Boston Review: "Is Equal Opportunity Enough?"
Christine Sypnowich penned the lead piece of this week’s Boston Review forum, “Is Equal Opportunity Enough?”. In the piece, Christine argues that, “Being serious about equality means aiming to ensure we all live equally flourishing lives – not merely that we have the chance to do so”.
Daryn Lehoux Gives NYU’s Twelfth Annual M.I. Rostovtzeff Lecture Series
Next week, Daryn Lehoux, Queen’s National Scholar, Professor of Classics and Philosophy, will give NYU’s Twelfth Annual M.I. Rostovtzeff Lecture Series, a prestigious series of four lectures, named after the great ancient historian Michael I. Rostovtzeff. Daryn’s topic: “Epistemic Corruption and Epistemic Progress in Ancient Science”.
Owen Clifton awarded visitorship at Oxford University’s Global Priorities Institute
PhD Candidate Owen Clifton has been awarded a visitorship at Oxford University’s Global Priorities Institute (GPI) for Trinity Term 2023.
Equity and Food: A Panel Discussion
Date
Wednesday March 29, 20233:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Queen's University, Watson 517The Equity Committee of the Queen’s Department of Philosophy invites you to join us for "Equity and Food: A Panel Discussion", with Lee Bess (Scientist, Entomologist), Elaine Power (Professor of Kinesiology), and Ayla Fenton (Food Systems Manager Loving Spoonful), moderated by Dolleen Tisawii’ashii Manning, (Queen’s National Scholar, Anishinaabe Knowledge, Language and Culture). Further details can be found on the poster below.
Political Philosophy Reading Group: Owen Clifton (Queen’s)
Date
Monday March 27, 20233:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Watson 517Faculty and graduate students are welcome to join the upcoming meeting of the Political Philosophy Reading Group, to discuss a paper by Owen Clifton (Queen’s), titled "Associative Duties and the Formal Priority of Distributive Justice".
Further details, as well as Owen's paper, will be circulated via email. For more information, contact Christine Sypnowich (christine.sypnowich@queensu.ca).