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Honorary Degree for Rebecca Comay

Published: January 5, 2024

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Congratulations to Rebecca Comay, a professor of Philosophy and Comparative Literature, who was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Copenhagen on recommendation of its Faculty of Theology. Her citation described Comay as “an internationally renowned scholar who for more than three decades has made significant contributions to research … Read More

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David Dyzenhaus Awarded SSHRC Gold Medal

Published: November 28, 2023

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For his exceptional work in the field of legality in the philosophy of law and political theory, University Professor David Dyzenhaus has been honoured with a Gold Medal from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), the organization’s highest recognition.

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In memoriam Robert A. Imlay (1937-2023)

Published: November 17, 2023

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The Department of Philosophy is saddened to announce the death of Professor Emeritus Robert A. Imlay. He passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Sunnybrook Hospital. The London, Ontario, native earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the University of Western Ontario before heading to the University of Glasgow … Read More

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William E. Seager Elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada

Published: September 8, 2023

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Immense congratulations to Professor Emeritus William E. Seager for his recent appointment as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada—a prestigious distinction reserved for the country’s most distinguished scholars, artists, and scientists. The RSC’s website describes Seager as “one of the world’s leading philosophers of mind” whose original and … Read More

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New Roles for Faculty Members

Published: July 14, 2023

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On July 1, 2023, a number of Philosophy faculty members took on new administrative roles. George Boys-Stones now serves as chair of the Department of Classics. William Paris will direct the Race, Ethics, and Power (REP) project at the Centre for Ethics. Sergio Tenenbaum has taken on the role of … Read More

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In memoriam: Ian Hacking (1936-2023)

Published: May 10, 2023

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It is with deep sadness that the Department of Philosophy announces the passing of one of its most eminent members, Professor Emeritus Ian M. Hacking, CC, FRSC, FBA. The influential scholar, dedicated teacher, and prolific author—whose wide-ranging work probed foundational questions about the nature of concepts and who is credited … Read More