Dr. Shannon Hoff

Associate Professor

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Biography

Shannon Hoff is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Memorial University of Newfoundland. She specializes in Phenomenology, Hegel, Feminism, and Political Philosophy, with interests in the works of figures like Merleau-Ponty and Hegel. Hoff has contributed significantly to the field of Continental Philosophy and is an active member of several professional societies, including the Society for Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy and the Hegel Society of America. She teaches a variety of courses covering topics such as phenomenology, aesthetics, and 19th-century philosophy. Hoff's scholarly work includes the forthcoming book, 'Read Hegel', to be published by the University of Chicago Press in 2026, and 'Laws Spirit: Hegelian Theory of Justice', published by SUNY Press in 2014. In addition to her teaching and research, she has held the position of Past President of the Canadian Society for Continental Philosophy and continues to engage with both academic and public audiences. In her spare time, she enjoys writing music.

Research Interests

Requirements for Memorial University of Newfoundland

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.75
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
GMAT
Total Score
Required:550
Overall
Required:550
GRE General
Verbal
Required:151
Quantitative
Required:151
Overall
Required:151
Prerequisites
Four-year bachelor's degree Minimum two years of relevant full-time work experience
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two letters of reference
  • CV/Resume
  • GMAT or GRE score
  • Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Business Administration (MBA program)