Jamieson, Lesley

Lesley Jamieson

Ph.D., 2021

Philosophy

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Research Interests

The Philosophy of Iris Murdoch, History of 20th Century Analytic Philosophy, Philosophical Methodology, Moral Psychology, Philosophy of Mind, Aesthetics, Philosophy of Literature, Linguistic Philosophy, and Philosophy of Education

Biography
  • Ph.D. (Philosophy), Queen鈥檚 University
  • M.A. (Philosophy), Queen鈥檚 University
  • B.A. Honours (Philosophy), University of Ottawa

My research is focused on the philosophical writings of Iris Murdoch, with special focus on philosophical method and Murdoch鈥檚 place in the history of 20th century analytic philosophy. My research, like Murdoch鈥檚 work, touches on behaviourism in the philosophy of mind, Kantian aesthetics, linguistic philosophy, and moral psychology. I am also interested in the philosophy of education, and have had work published in the Journal of Philosophy of Education.

Beyond philosophy, I am deeply passionate about labour issues and have made numerous media appearances (including on CBC Ontario Morning and Power and Politics), written op-eds for local Kingston newspapers, organized 鈥渒now your rights鈥 workshops, and produced radio shows amplifying frontline workers鈥 voices during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Publications

鈥淭he Case of M and D in Context: Iris Murdoch, Stanley Cavell, and Moral Teaching and Learning鈥, Journal of Philosophy of Education Vol. 54 (2), 2020, pp. 425-448.