Jim Vernon

Jim Vernon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at York University's Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. His research focuses on 19th and 20th Century Continental Philosophy, particularly Hegel, post-war French philosophers (Derrida, Badiou, Deleuze), and the intersection of political theory with Black Liberation movements. Vernon holds a PhD from the University of Guelph, an MA in Philosophy, and an HBA in Religious Studies and Literary Studies from McMaster University.

Education:

• PhD, University of Guelph
• MA Philosophy, University of Guelph
• HBA Religious Studies and Literary Studies, McMaster University

Research Interests: Vernon's work bridges aesthetics and politics, analyzing Hip Hop culture through Hegel's Lectures on Aesthetics and examining the political philosophy of figures like Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Fred Hampton. He critiques systemic racism and explores emancipatory frameworks in art and social movements.

Awards:

• 2009 Merit Award, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies
• 2007 Merit Award, Atkinson Faculty

Teaching & Service: Vernon teaches courses on Hegel, Kant, Marx, postmodern philosophy, and directed readings in continental thought. He has served on numerous university committees, including graduate admissions panels and academic program review boards. Vernon also acts as a referee for journals like Symposium: Canadian Journal of Continental Philosophy and Dialogue: Canadian Philosophical Review.