Professor Dr. Sophie Bourgault

Biography

Sophie Bourgault is a Full Professor at the University of Ottawa with expertise in political thought and feminist political theory. Her research interests include epistemic injustices, the intersection of gender and temporality, feminist care ethics, and the works of political philosophers such as Simone Weil and Hannah Arendt. Bourgault teaches various courses related to contemporary political thought and modern political ideology, guiding students in exploring critical and complex ideas in the field of political philosophy. She has been involved in significant scholarly publications, including works that challenge traditional power dynamics through feminist perspectives.

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