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Janae Sholtz is Associate Professor of Philosophy and Coordinator of Women's Gender Studies at Alvernia University, College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences. She is a Neag Scholar and an active researcher in continental philosophy, feminist theory, and philosophy of art.
Research Interests:
- Continental Philosophy (especially Deleuze and Guattari)
- Feminist and Gender Theory
- Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics
- Social and Political Philosophy
- New Materialism and Creative Agency
- Interdisciplinary work in Cosmology and Philosophy
Her research explores how artistic and aesthetic practices generate new modes of thinking and contribute to social and political transformation. She is particularly interested in the creative event and the formation of new concepts that challenge anthropocentrism and open possibilities for new forms of life and ethics.
Her publications and current editorial projects reflect a deep engagement with contemporary French philosophy and its intersections with feminism, stoicism, and science. The trend in her recent articles shows a consistent focus on Deleuzean thought, affect, creativity, and interdisciplinary dialogue between philosophy, art, and science.
Scientific Involvement:
- Member, Interdisciplinary Research Group – Deleuze and Cosmology (2018–2023)
- Funded by Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC - Canada)
- Collaboration between philosophers and physicists exploring Deleuze’s cosmological sensibility
Teaching and Advising: Dr. Sholtz teaches across the philosophy curriculum, including Ancient Philosophy, Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy, and Feminist Theory. She integrates film, literature, and contemporary events into her pedagogy to stimulate philosophical wonder. While no students are listed, her role as Coordinator of Women's Gender Studies suggests academic mentorship and program leadership.
Grants & Research: Principal investigator in a SSHRC-funded interdisciplinary project, indicating active grant support and collaborative research leadership.
Labs & Teams: Member of the 'Deleuze and Cosmology' research group, an interdisciplinary team of two philosophers and two physicists aiming to bridge Deleuzean philosophy with modern cosmology, structured around the 'three forms of thought'—philosophy, science, and art—culminating in ethical inquiry.
