معرفی
Adele Mercier is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Queen's University, cross-appointed with the Linguistics Program. She holds academic affiliations with LOGOS - Logic, Language and Cognition Research Group (since 2002) and has held visiting appointments at UCLA and the University of Barcelona. Her research focuses on philosophy of language, logic, philosophy of cognition, linguistic semantics, feminist philosophy, and legal philosophy.
Education:
- B.A. and M.A. in Philosophy, University of Ottawa
- M.A. and Ph.D. in Philosophy, UCLA
- M.A. and C.Phil. in Linguistics, UCLA
Research Interests: Mercier's work bridges philosophy of language/logic with feminist theory and legal philosophy. She examines issues like gendered language norms, semantic constraints on social practices, and the role of convention in linguistic meaning. Her applied research includes legal testimony on marriage semantics and racial language in defamation cases.
Article Trends: Her publications analyze foundational questions in semantics and pragmatics while engaging with contemporary social issues. Recent work critiques gendered linguistic structures and explores the intersection of language, law, and justice.
Awards:
- Best Paper Award from the American Philosophical Association
Advising & Grants: While formal student advisees aren't listed, her work involves interdisciplinary collaborations. She has received research support through appointments at Stanford University's CSLI and Paris' CREA (now Institut Jean Nicod).
Labs/Teams: Affiliated with LOGOS research group focusing on logic, language, and cognition. Active contributor to feminist philosophy networks and legal/linguistics interdisciplinary projects.
