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My research is in the history and philosophy of biology. Specifically, I am interested in the use of group concepts such as 'population,' 'ethnicity,' and 'race' in genetics. My approach is broadly epistemological: I study how group categories are constituted in different research contexts, with particular attention to the role of values.
I teach undergraduate courses in introductory philosophy, scientific method, science and values, philosophical issues in feminism, environmental ethics, political philosophy, philosophy of science, philosophy of biology, and feminist philosophy. I am currently treasurer of the International Society for the History, Philosophy and Social Studies of Biology (ISHPSSB, or "Ishkabibble" among friends) and a subject editor for the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
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Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, Saint Mary's University
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2005-present
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Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, Saint Mary's University
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2004-2005
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Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, California State University, Chico
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2000-2004
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SSHRC Postdoctoral Researcher
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History and Philosophy of Science, University of California, Davis
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1999-2000
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Minnesota Center for Philosophy of Science, University of Minnesota
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1998-1999
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Ph.D.
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Philosophy of Science
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University of Western Ontario
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1998
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Dissertation: Genetic Variation: Difference, Deviation, or Deviance? []
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M.A.
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Philosophy
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University of Western Ontario
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1993
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B.Sc.
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Physical Therapy
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University of Western Ontario
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1984
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Mapping Flies, Mapping People: Theodosius Dobzhansky and Populations in Genetics []
Supported by SSHRC Standard Research Grant, 2008-2012
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Biogeographical Ancestry and 'Race' []
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'Genomics and Society: Why "Discovery" Matters', forthcoming in Current Philosophical Issues in Biology Education, edited by Kostas Kampourakis []
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'Trees, Trellises, and the Garden of Eden' []
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Echoes from the Cave: Philosophical Conversations since Plato, Oxford University Press Canada, forthcoming in 2012.
Supported by Saint Mary's University SEEP Program
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May 29-31, Fredericton
Canadian Society for History and Philosophy of Science
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June 14
Max Planck Institute for the History of Science
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July 10-15, University of Utah, Salt Lake City
International Society for the History, Philosophy and Social Studies of Biology
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Department of Philosophy
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Email: lisa.gannett@smu.ca
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Saint Mary's University
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Office: McNally North, Room 522
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923 Robie Street
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Phone: 902-420-5822
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3C3
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Fax: 902-491-6286
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