Philosophy Contact Us
Department of Philosophy Studies
Our department offices are located on the third floor of the MacKinnon Building (MCKN), the MacKinnon Extension (MCKN EXT), and the Summerlee Science Complex (SCC). Operating hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Department Chair
The Department Chair oversees all academic and administrative activities within the department. Contact Don Dedrick for inquiries related to departmental policies, strategic planning, faculty matters, or if you need high-level guidance on academic programs and departmental initiatives.
Don Dedrick
- Office: MCKN 347
- Phone: 519-824-4120 ext. 53203
- Email: ddedrick@uoguelph.ca
Administrative Assistant to the Chair
The Administrative Assistant to the Chair is the main point of contact for scheduling meetings with the Department Chair, handling day-to-day administrative tasks, and assisting with departmental documentation. Contact Vanessa Joy for assistance with administrative forms, meeting requests, or general inquiries about the department’s operations.
Vanessa Joy
- Office: MCKN 350
- Phone: 519-824-4120 ext. 54253
- Email: vjoy@uoguelph.ca
Graduate Program Coordinator
The Program Coordinator assists students with questions about degree requirements, enrollment procedures, and program policies for graduate studies. Reach out to John Hacker-Wright if you need help navigating course selection, understanding program prerequisites, or need assistance with enrollment issues.
John Hacker-Wright
- Office: MCKN 330
- Phone: 519-824-4120 ext. 56765
- Email: jhackerw@uoguelph.ca
Academic Programs Assistant
The Academic Programs Assistant supports students with questions regarding degree requirements, course enrollment, and academic policies for both undergraduate and graduate programs. Reach out to Priyanka Jhanjee for assistance with navigating course selection, understanding program prerequisites, or resolving enrollment issues.
Priyanka Jhanjee
- Office: MCKN 348
- Phone: 519-824-4120 ext. 56265
- Email: pjhanjee@uoguelph.ca
Faculty Advisor
The Faculty Advisor provides support for undergraduate and graduate students, offering guidance on course selection, program requirements, and academic planning. For assistance with your academic journey, including meeting degree requirements and exploring post-graduation opportunities, reach out to Stefan Linquist.
Stefan Linquist
- Office: MCKN 358
- Phone: 519-824-4120 ext. 56672
- Email: linquist@uoguelph.ca
Faculty
Reach out to faculty members for course-related questions, research inquiries, and mentorship opportunities. They are experts in their fields and can provide insights into specific academic topics, research methodologies, and professional development within the field of Philosophy.
| Full Name | Contact | Areas of Research |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Bailey | Office: MCKN 0007 Phone: 519-824-4120 ext. 56637 Email: abailey@uoguelph.ca |
Philosophy of Mind, Metaphysics and Epistemology |
| Rowan Bell | Office: MCKN 337 Phone: 519-824-4120 ext. 53680 Email: rbell@uoguelph.ca |
Trans Feminist Philosophy, Metaethics, Social Epistemology |
| Samantha Brennan | Office: Deans Office Suite, MCKN EXT Phone: 519-824-4120 ext. 53301 Email: sjbrennan@uoguelph.ca |
Contemporary Normative Ethics, Feminist Ethics, Political Philosophy, Applied Ethics |
| Don Dedrick | Office: MCKN 347 Phone: 519-824-4120 ext. 53203 Email: ddedrick@uoguelph.ca |
Cognitive Science, Philosophy of Psychology, Art |
| Monique Deveaux | Office: MCKN 356 Phone: 519-824-4120 ext. 53233 Email: mdeveaux@uoguelph.ca |
Political Philosophy, Ethics |
| Sujaya Dhanvantari | Office: MCKN 355 Email: sdhanvan@uoguelph.ca |
Phenomenology, Social and Political Philosophy, Feminist Philosophy, Critical Philosophy of Race |
| Peter Eardley | Office: MCKN 333 Phone: 519-824-4120 ext. 53211 Email: peardley@uoguelph.ca |
Medieval Philosophy, Ethics |
| Natalie Evans | Email: nevans@uoguelph.ca | Animal Ethics, Environmental Philosophy, Analytic Philosophy |
| Karyn Freedman | Office: MCKN 354 Phone: 519-824-4120 ext. 53232 Email: karynf@uoguelph.ca |
Epistemology, Feminist Philosophy |
| Maya J. Goldenberg | Office: MCKN 334 Phone: 519-824-4120 ext. 56367 Email: mgolden@uoguelph.ca |
Philosophy of Medicine, Feminist Philosophy of Science |
| T. Ryan Gregory | Office: SSC 1450 Phone: 519-824-4120 ext. 58053 Email: rgregory@uoguelph.ca |
Evolution, Genomics, Philosophy of Biology |
| John Hacker-Wright | Office: MCKN 330 Phone: 519-824-4120 ext. 56765 Email: jhackerw@uoguelph.ca |
Metaphysics of Value, Political Philosophy |
| Stefan Linquist | Office: MCKN 358 Email: linquist@uoguelph.ca |
Philosophy of Biology, Environmental Philosophy |
| Mark McCullagh | Office: MCKN 332 Email: mmcculla@uoguelph.ca |
Philosophy of Language, Philosophy of Mind |
| John Russon | Office: MCKN 338 Phone: 519-824-4120 ext. 53553 Email: jrusson@uoguelph.ca |
Phenomenology, Ancient Philosophy |
| Patricia Sheridan | Office: MCKN 335 Email: pmsherid@uoguelph.ca |
Early Modern Philosophy, Early Modern Women Philosophers |
| Joshua August (Gus) Skorburg | Office: MCKN 336 Phone: 519-824-4120 ext. 56464 Email: skorburg@uoguelph.ca |
AI Ethics, Bioethics, Business Ethics, Moral Psychology |
| Andrew Wayne | Office: MCKN 331 Phone: 519-824-4120 ext. 56787 Email: awayne@uoguelph.ca |
Philosophy of Physics, Philosophy of Science |
| Karen Wendling | Office: MCKN 359 Phone: 519-824-4120 ext. 53229 Email: wendling@uoguelph.ca |
Philosophy |
| Yussif Yakubu | Email: yyakubu@uoguelph.ca | PHIL*2100 Critical Thinking |