Renaud-Philippe Garner

Renaud-Philippe Garner is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia (Okanagan campus), affiliated with the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and the Department of Economics, Philosophy and Political Science. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto (2019). His research focuses on the intersection of political and moral philosophy, particularly collective identity (e.g., nationalism and patriotism), ethics of war, and issues related to social learning and trust. He addresses topics like historical injustice, cosmopolitanism, and virtue signaling.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Toronto, 2019

Research Interests: Dr. Garner explores how collective identities shape moral and political obligations, particularly in contexts of historical injustice and wartime ethics. He critiques idealistic frameworks like cosmopolitanism and examines mechanisms of social trust through lenses like the Condorcet Jury theorem. His work bridges classical political thought (e.g., Plato’s 'Thumos') with contemporary issues in social morality.

Publications: His recent work includes analyses of historical injustice temporality (2024), nationalism theory (2022), and virtue signaling in collective decision-making (2021). Earlier research addressed cosmopolitan war ethics (2020) and classical philosophical concepts like 'Conquête' (2019).

Professional Profile: He maintains an active academic presence, with publications listed on LinkedIn. His office is located in ART 277, and he holds regular office hours on Fridays.