Concordia Research Symposium in Philosophy Fall 2025

Research in Philosophy Proves to Be of Diverse and Wide-Ranging Interest

Built on millennia of inquiry, contemporary research in philosophy covers a broad swath of topics, from enduring questions about the nature of morality and human experience, to urgent questions about how to overcome oppression. Research conducted in Concordia’s Department of Philosophy reflects this diversity, and is highly regarded in the profession. This event presents samples of this research, offering in combination a taste of today’s cutting-edge philosophy.

About the Event

From 3 to 6 p.m. in LB-362, speakers will present their research followed by a short prepared commentary and a Q&A. From 6 to 7 p.m. there will be a reception in MB 9A where food and drinks will be served.

Schedule

15:00        Nabeel Hamid
                Title: Kant’s Concept of Purposiveness
                15:20           Opening questions by: Shirin Karimi
                15:25           Q&A
                15:40           Break

15:45        Emily Perry
                Title: Aristotle on Nature as a Principle of Coming-to-Be
                16:05           Opening questions by: Michael Mccauley
                16:10           Q&A
                16:25           Break

16:30        Anna Brinkerhoff
                Title: Sexist Beliefs in a Sexist World
                16:50           Opening questions by: Michèle Martin
                15:55           Q&A
                17:10           Break

17:15        Jing Hu
                Title: Can Virtue Humiliate?
                17:35           Opening questions by: Jingzhi Chen
                17:40           Q&A
                17:55           Break

18:00        Reception (in MB-9A)