Sean Lawrence

Sean Lawrence is an Associate Professor and Department Head at the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, University of British Columbia Okanagan campus. His academic work bridges Shakespearean studies, 20th-century French philosophy, and ethical inquiries in literature.

• B.A. (Hons), University of King’s College
• M.A., English, Dalhousie University
• Ph.D., English, University of British Columbia

Research focuses on intersections of continental philosophy (notably Emmanuel Levinas) with Elizabethan drama, exploring themes of ethics, generosity, and alterity. Additional interests span peace and war studies, Medieval/Renaissance literature, and theological contexts of Shakespearean works.

Recent publications address Shakespearean ethics, Levinasian philosophy, and peace/conflict dynamics across plays like Troilus and Cressida, Anthony and Cleopatra, and Othello. Key subfields include hospitality ethics, temporal theory, and interfaith dialogue.

Supervisions include graduate and undergraduate research on Shakespearean themes, with a focus on misunderstanding, generosity, and war/play dynamics. No scientific awards are documented in the provided information.