معرفی
Will Kymlicka is the Canada Research Chair in Political Philosophy at Queen's University, where he has taught since 1998. He is a leading scholar in political philosophy, focusing on democracy, diversity, multiculturalism, and animal rights. His work bridges normative political theory with empirical policy analysis, particularly through projects like the Multiculturalism Policy Index.
Education
- BA, Queen's University
- BPhil, University of Oxford
- DPhil, University of Oxford
Research Themes
His research explores:
- Models of citizenship in multicultural societies
- Interspecies political theory in Zoopolis (co-authored with Sue Donaldson)
- Solidarity and redistribution in diverse democracies
- Boundary-making processes in migration integration
- Ethical dimensions of animal social membership
- Comparative analysis of minority rights frameworks
Recent Publications
Recent articles examine immigrant integration, multiculturalism's resilience in Canada, and animal rights through political theory lenses, including work on Zoopolis's implications for domesticated animals' membership rights.
Scientific Awards
- 2009 Premier's Discovery Award
- 2013 Honorary Doctorate, University of Copenhagen
- 2014 Honorary Doctorate, KU Leuven
- 2019 SSHRC Gold Medal
- 2021 Pierre Chauveau Medal
- 2023 Order of Canada
Advising and Grants
As co-director of the CIFAR program on Boundaries, Membership and Belonging and the Multiculturalism Policy Index with Keith Banting, he leads major interdisciplinary initiatives. His work has influenced global debates on multiculturalism, animal ethics, and social justice.
