Department of Philosophy

Graduate Students

PhD STUDENTS

	Derek Andrews BAH, Queens; MA, Waterloo/Mannheim; MA, Laurier Specialization: Ethics/Bioethics, Metaphysics, Philosophy of Medicine Awards: SSHRC Doctoral Award (2019), Traves Bursary (2019)Nova Scotia Graduate Scholarship; Special Provost Alumni Scholarship (Hon) Research: My research interests are focused on questions around personal identity, the nature of mental disorders, and healthcare access issues for marginalized populations. My doctoral research examines the tension between Canadian law on medical assistance in dying and the goal of maintaining and supporting patient autonomy for persons with mental health conditions. Website
	Jason Burns BA, Dalhousie; MA, Saint Mary’s Specialization: Philosophy of Science, Metaphysics
	Dinez Clarke BA, Toronto Metropolitan University; MA, York University Research: My main area of interest in philosophy is the philosophy of language. More specifically the nature of linguistic meaning. I am also interested in the areas of philosophy of science and social political philosophy that intersect with the philosophy of language.
	Charlotte Davis BA, Western; MA, Western
	Tiffany Gordon BA, York; MA, McMaster Specialization: Social and political thought, philosophy of race, feminist philosophy Awards: SSHRC Doctoral Award (2019) Traves Bursary (2019) Nova Scotia Graduate Scholarship; Special Provost Alumni Scholarship (hony), Dalhousie IMPACT Award Recipient (Student Activist of the Year), Dr. P. Anthony Johnstone Memorial Bursary (2021) Curriculum Vitae
	Lara Millman BAH, Lethbridge; MA, Calgary Specialization: Epistemology, Social Epistemology, Feminist Philosophy. Awards: Joseph-Armand Bombardier CGS Doctoral Award (SSHRC) (2021), President's Award (2021), PAS (2020)
	Clarisse Paron BSc, MA; University of Alberta Specialization: Ethics/Bioethics, Philosophy of Science, Feminist Philosophy, Disability Studies Awards: Nova Scotia Graduate Scholarship (2019), SSHRC Doctoral Award (2022), President's Award (2022), Traves Bursary (2021)
	Theresa Stevens BA, University of New Brunswick; MA, Memorial University