Tim Kenyon

Tim Kenyon is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Waterloo's Faculty of Arts. His research focuses on epistemology, critical thinking, and ethics, with notable contributions to debates on disagreement, polarization, and the application of critical thinking in education and engineering. He is actively involved in promoting innovative teaching practices, as evidenced by his role in the University of Waterloo's task force on deep learning initiatives.

Kenyon has authored influential works on bibliometrics and research evaluation, including the 2016 White Paper on Measuring Research Outputs. His public engagements include speaking at the Rape Culture Teach-a-thon, where he addressed intersections of philosophy, ignorance, and societal issues. His interdisciplinary approach bridges philosophy with practical applications in education and policy.