Dr. Lisa Guenther

Professor

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Biography

Lisa Guenther is a Professor and Queen’s National Scholar at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. Her research primarily covers themes in political philosophy, critical prison studies, phenomenology, and feminist philosophy. Guenther has authored significant works, including 'Solitary Confinement: Social Death Afterlives' and co-edited collections addressing philosophy and mass incarceration. Her publications explore critical race theory, carceral spaces, and the socio-political dimensions of imprisonment, engaging with contemporary issues like police violence and decolonization. An advocate for prisoners' rights, she participates in public philosophy and community discussions surrounding prison abolition. Guenther's academic contributions have been recognized nationally, and she actively educates within the prison system through innovative programs aimed at fostering philosophical inquiry.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2006-09-01 — Present

Queen's University • Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Engaging in research and teaching philosophy with a specialization in political philosophy and critical prison studies.

Requirements for Queen's University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree Background in Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Research Interest
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Two academic references
  • Transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department of Computing offers research-based, project-based, and course-based patterns.