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Dai Heide is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy and Associate Dean, Learning and Teaching, in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Simon Fraser University. He holds a PhD from Ohio State University (2010) and a BA from Northwestern University (2003). His research focuses on Kant’s metaphysics and epistemology, particularly transcendental idealism, freedom, and rationalist philosophy in early modern and contemporary contexts. He teaches courses on 17th- and 18th-century philosophy, metaphysics, and the philosophy of religion.
Education:
- B.A. Philosophy, 2003: Northwestern University
- Ph.D. Philosophy, 2010: Ohio State University
Research Interests:
- Kantian metaphysics and epistemology
- Transcendental idealism
- Freedom and agency
- Early modern rationalism (Leibniz, Berkeley)
- Metaphysical and ethical theory
His scholarly work engages with systematic unity in Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason, critiques of ontological arguments, and the unity of space in Kant’s pre-critical philosophy. He also explores divine causality and the principle of sufficient reason in early modern thought.
Grants & Advising:
- No explicitly stated grants or advisees listed.
He maintains an active role in academic administration through his Associate Dean position, focusing on pedagogical innovation and student learning initiatives.
