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Rajiv Kaushik is a Professor of Philosophy at Brock University, specializing in phenomenology, hermeneutics, and aesthetics. He holds a Hons BA from the University of Toronto, an MPhil from KU Leuven (Belgium), and a PhD from the University of Essex. His research focuses on Merleau-Ponty’s ontology, symbolism, and the intersections of philosophy with art, literature, and psychoanalytic theory. Kaushik is the author of three monographs and co-editor of Merleau-Ponty and Contemporary Philosophy. He currently serves as Managing Editor of Chiasmi International, a trilingual journal dedicated to Merleau-Ponty studies.
His work engages with key figures like Husserl, Heidegger, and Nancy, exploring themes such as symbolic formation, corporeal perception, and the philosophy of art. Recent publications address negation in Merleau-Ponty’s ontology, the role of passivity in phenomenology, and comparative analyses of light and form in Merleau-Ponty and Nancy. Kaushik’s scholarship bridges continental philosophy with aesthetic theory, offering innovative readings of modern art and literature through a phenomenological lens.
No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the profile. His editorial contributions and academic publications reflect ongoing engagement with contemporary philosophical discourse. Kaushik’s research has no listed grants or advising roles tied to specific students.
He is affiliated with Brock’s Department of Philosophy, contributing to both teaching and research initiatives in the field. His work often intersects with interdisciplinary projects, though specific lab or team collaborations are not detailed in the provided text.
