Ashley Barkman

Ashley Barkman is a part-time Lecturer in the Philosophy Department at Redeemer University, where she teaches courses including Aesthetics (PHL-248), Faith and Philosophy (PHL-210), and Expository Writing I (ENG-201). She has held part-time teaching roles at four post-secondary institutions, focusing on the intersection of philosophy, media, and aesthetics.

• M.T.S. (2008), University of Toronto
• CELTA (2005), Cambridge University
• M.A. (2002), University of Toronto
• B.A. Hons. (2001), University of Toronto

Barkman's research spans Aesthetics and Social Philosophy, with a particular emphasis on how philosophical concepts manifest in popular culture. Her work explores themes such as gender dynamics, ethics in media, and the influence of religious and cultural traditions on modern narratives.

Her publications reveal a recurring focus on film studies, feminist philosophy, and media ethics. Articles like "Massacring Feminism?" and "Mad Women" analyze gender roles in television through feminist and historical philosophical lenses, while others delve into Korean religious traditions and post-apocalyptic ethics.