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Mark Mercer is a Professor of Philosophy at the Faculty of Arts, Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He earned his B.A. (Hons.) from Carleton University, an M.A. in Philosophy from Carleton, and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Toronto in 1991. His academic career includes serving as Department Chair from 2010 to 2019 and being a founding member and President (2015-2023) of the Society for Academic Freedom and Scholarship (SAFS). Mercer currently resides on sabbatical in Montreal with his wife, Sophie Beaulé, a Professor of French at Saint Mary’s, and plans to retire around 2028-2029.
- Education:
- B.A. (Hons.), M.A. (Carleton University)
- Ph.D. (University of Toronto, 1991)
- Research Interests:
- Philosophy of Mind: Mental states, causality, and anomalous monism.
- Ethics: Moral commitment, psychological egoism, and value theory.
- Ancient Greek Philosophy: Pre-Socratics, Plato, and Hellenistic thought.
- Academic Freedom: Free speech, civil liberties, and opposition to censorship in universities.
- Key Publications:
- 2022: Advocacy for free expression in academia.
- 2021: Critiques of self-censorship and emotional harm arguments.
- 2020-2001: Exploration of psychological egoism, moral commitments, and epistemic theories.
- 1999-1990: Foundational works in political philosophy, language, and ethics.
- Advocacy:
- President of SAFS, promoting meritocracy and opposing EDI (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion) initiatives that stifle academic inquiry.
- Opposition to institutional overreach in regulating speech and thought.
- Teaching & Leadership:
- Teaches Epistemology, Ethics, Philosophy of Mind, and Ancient Greek philosophy.
- Departed leadership roles at Saint Mary’s and active in SAFS governance.
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