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Phyllis Pearson serves as an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Hamilton College, teaching courses including Knowledge and Society and Knowledge and Oppression from her office at 192 College Hill Rd, Room 205. Her academic profile reflects deep engagement with epistemic ethics and societal knowledge structures.
Her educational foundation includes:
- Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of British Columbia
- M.Litt. in Philosophy, University of St. Andrews
- B.A. in Philosophy, University of Toronto
Dr. Pearson's research operates at the critical intersection of epistemology and ethics, investigating how virtues like open-mindedness, humility, and empathy enable responsible belief formation amid misleading information. She examines the normative relationship between epistemic obligations and moral treatment of others, with particular attention to how social contexts shape knowledge acquisition and ethical conduct.
Her publication record reveals a cohesive trajectory exploring epistemic agency's normative dimensions and cultural-ethical tensions in aesthetics. Recent work bridges theoretical philosophy with urgent social questions about knowledge crises, cultural appropriation, and responsible cognition in polarized environments.
Professional recognition includes:
- Canada Graduate Scholarship (2018-2020)
Her scholarly development was further shaped through postdoctoral work with the Knowledge in Crisis project at Central European University, demonstrating sustained commitment to understanding knowledge systems in societal distress.
