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Renee England is an Honorary Research Fellow at the School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry, The University of Queensland. She specializes in the philosophy of emotion, agency, and the self, employing Spinoza’s philosophy to address contemporary debates. Her interdisciplinary work bridges neuroscience, psychology, feminist philosophy, and early modern thought.
- Bachelor of Science, The University of Queensland
- Bachelor (Honours) of Biochemistry, The University of Queensland
- Graduate Diploma in Theology, Brisbane College of Theology
- Certificate IV in TESOL, Institute of Continuing and TESOL Education
- Graduate Diploma in Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Her research critiques mind/body dualism’s influence on emotion theory, focusing on tensions like reason/emotion and higher/lower brain functions. She uses feminist interpretations of Spinoza to develop corrective frameworks.
Renee’s publications (2011–2020) span journal articles, book chapters, and conference papers. They emphasize Spinoza’s relevance to emotion theory, neuroscience, and gerontology, with earlier works in biochemistry.
- Dean’s Award for Outstanding Research Higher Degree Theses, University of Queensland (2016)
- Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Award for Tutors, University of Queensland (2016)
She has taught Philosophy courses and is currently writing a monograph on Spinoza’s critique of mind/body dualism in selfhood and agency. No direct supervision or grant details are specified.
