Helen Fielding

Helen Fielding is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Western University, holding a joint appointment with the Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies. Her academic work focuses on Twentieth-Century Continental Philosophy with specializations in feminist phenomenology, Merleau-Ponty studies, perception, and phenomenological aesthetics.

Professor Fielding's research spans several key areas within philosophy:

• Twentieth-Century Continental Philosophy
• Feminist Philosophy and Phenomenology
• Phenomenological Aesthetics
• Embodiment and Perception Studies
• Ethics from a Continental Philosophy Perspective

Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the intersection of phenomenology with feminist theory and aesthetics. Fielding examines how perception, particularly through artistic engagement, shapes ethical and political understanding. Her work often centers on Merleau-Ponty's philosophy while advancing feminist phenomenological approaches that emphasize embodiment and the lived experience of gender. A notable trend in her scholarship is the exploration of how habitual bodily experiences structure our engagement with the world and with ethical possibilities.

Professor Fielding serves on committees in feminist philosophy, ethics from a continental perspective, and phenomenology. She is open to serving on committees that draw on her expertise even when focused in related areas such as philosophy of mind. Her teaching and mentorship extend across philosophy and gender studies, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to philosophical questions.