PhD Candidate
Campus
- St. George
Fields of Study
- Philosophy of Science
Areas of Interest
Philosophy of biology, cognitive science, agency, ethics
Biography
Alex is a PhD student at the IHPST focussing on ethics grounded in the philosophy of biology and cognitive science. In particular, he is researching the relevance of biological and cognitive conceptions of agency to ethical theories.
Alex has an MA from the IHPST, and studied cognitive science and psychology at U of T. He also has a BA in Creative Writing and Religious Studies, a Bachelor of Journalism, and a Master of Data and Investigative Journalism from the University of King's College in Halifax. He previously worked for many years as a reporter and podcaster at the Canadian Jewish News.