Andrew Bailey

Andrew Bailey is a Professor and Associate Dean (Research and Graduate Studies) in the Philosophy Department at the University of Guelph's College of Arts. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Calgary (1998) and degrees from Pembroke College, Oxford (B.A. Honors and M.A. in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics, 1991). His research focuses on phenomenal consciousness, embodied cognition, and the philosophy of William James, with significant contributions to debates on physicalism, mental causation, and panpsychism. Bailey has edited multiple influential works, including anthologies on social and political thought and editions of classic philosophical texts like Descartes' Meditations and Locke's Second Treatise.

He has secured substantial funding through a SSHRC Standard Research Grant (2005–2008) for his work on the metaphysics of consciousness. Bailey received the 2009 Distinguished Professorial Award for teaching excellence from the University of Guelph Faculty Association. His edited volumes, such as Philosophy of Mind: The Key Thinkers (2013), reflect his expertise in synthesizing interdisciplinary perspectives. As an academic leader, he oversees research and graduate programs while maintaining an active editorial role in publishing foundational texts and anthologies.

Bailey's work bridges historical and contemporary philosophy, often engaging with cognitive science and empirical methodologies. He emphasizes embodied cognition and the role of sensory-motor systems in perception, while also critiquing traditional Cartesian frameworks. His edited works demonstrate a commitment to accessible scholarship, with series like the Broadview Anthology of Social and Political Thought (2008) consolidating key texts from ancient to modern thinkers.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Calgary (1998)
  • B.A. (Hons.) and M.A. in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics, Pembroke College, Oxford (1991)
• Awards:
  • 2009 Distinguished Professorial Award (Teaching)
• Advising & Grants:
  • SSHRC Grant: $57,641 for 'Metaphysics of Phenomenal Consciousness' (2005–2008)
  • Advises graduate students on philosophy of mind, metaphysics, and William James

Bailey leads efforts to integrate cutting-edge research with pedagogical innovation, exemplified by his 2024 editions of Socratic dialogues and the Broadview Introduction to Philosophy. His edited works often include critical introductory essays, such as in Philosophy of Mind: The Key Thinkers, which provides contextual analysis for contemporary debates. He also collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, such as EEG analysis studies linking cognitive states to embodied experience.