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James Crombie is an Associate Professor of Philosophy in the Department of Human Sciences at Université Sainte-Anne's Faculty of Arts and Sciences in Nova Scotia, Canada. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Dalhousie University and has been president of the Association of Professors, Professors and Librarians of Université Sainte-Anne (APPBUSA) since 2019. His academic work bridges philosophy with practical ethical concerns in healthcare and international development.
Dr. Crombie earned his PhD and MA from the University of Waterloo, with doctoral research focusing on Thomas Reid's theory of perception and master's work on Charles Sanders Peirce. He completed part of his undergraduate studies at the University of Montréal. He is a member of several professional organizations including the Canadian Philosophical Association (ACP), Quebec Philosophical Society (SPQ), and International Development Ethics Association (IDEA).
His research focuses on the philosophy and ethics of international social development, Latin American philosophy of 'buen vivir,' and social medicine. Recent work examines ethical problems associated with pharmaceutical patents and issues of 'ghost authors' and 'guest authors' in medical journals. His publications reveal a consistent thread connecting historical philosophical analysis with contemporary ethical challenges in healthcare and social policy.
Analysis of his recent publications shows a growing emphasis on pharmaceutical ethics, intellectual property rights, and global health justice. His work increasingly addresses systemic corruption in healthcare, particularly examining how patent regimes and commercial interests affect equitable access to medicines worldwide. This represents an evolution from his earlier work on classical philosophical topics toward more applied ethical concerns with direct policy implications.
- Canadian Philosophical Association (ACP)
- Quebec Philosophical Society (SPQ)
- International Development Ethics Association (IDEA)
As president of APPBUSA since 2019, Dr. Crombie has been actively involved in faculty governance and academic labor issues. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided materials, his research on pharmaceutical ethics and international development suggests engagement with interdisciplinary funding opportunities addressing global health challenges. His work bridges humanities scholarship with practical policy concerns, indicating potential collaborations across traditional academic boundaries.
Dr. Crombie's academic profile reflects engagement with both traditional philosophical scholarship and contemporary ethical challenges. His position at Université Sainte-Anne, a primarily French-language institution in Nova Scotia, informs his interest in linguistic minority issues as evidenced by his work on Francophone communities in Nova Scotia. His research trajectory shows movement from historical philosophical analysis toward more applied ethical concerns with direct relevance to current healthcare policy debates.
