Judy Pelham

Judy Pelham is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at York University, affiliated with the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto, an M.A. from Simon Fraser University, and a B.A. (Hon.) from Dalhousie University. Her research focuses on philosophical logic, the history of early analytic philosophy (particularly Bertrand Russell), and environmental sustainability. She teaches courses such as Philosophical Logic and Introduction to Philosophy at York University.

Dr. Pelham has held leadership roles including Treasurer of the Society for Exact Philosophy since 2006, and maintains memberships in organizations like the Canadian Philosophical Association and the Canadian Society for Women in Philosophy. Her work critically examines Russell's contributions to logic and metaphysics, engaging with figures like Frege and Meinong through analyses of implication, substitution theories, and propositional structures.

Her publications trace Russell's evolving ideas on logical systems and their metaphysical implications, with notable works analyzing 'On Denoting' and the legacy of substitution theories. Though no awards are explicitly listed, her sustained academic contributions reflect deep engagement with both historical and contemporary philosophical debates.