Osseiran, Ghayas

Ghayas Osseiran

Ghayas Osseiran

M.A. Student

After graduating from McGill with specializations in political science, philosophy, and minoring in economics, I pursued graduate studies in political and legal thought at Queen’s.

Building on my undergraduate thesis, which explored the history of political thought on freedom, my current research aims to ground the emergence of anti-colonial and abolitionist public international law in revolutionary political thought and lived struggles in Haiti. I’m especially interested in mapping the distinct features of biopolitics and necropolitics onto international human rights and humanitarian law.

My undergraduate publication topics have ranged from political theories of love, revolution, colonization, friendships and community, international politics and law, legal theory in cyberspace, natural philosophy of space-time, and human rights violations.

Outside my academic life, I enjoy human rights work, vitalist philosophy, old Kung Fu movies, old school and Arab Hip-Hop.

Ongagna, Kesha

Kesha Ongagna

Kesha Ongagna

M.A. Student

Philosophy

Education

  • BAH at Queen’s University
  • MA At Queen’s University (currently)

Research Interests

Social and Political Philosophy, Black Political Thought, Existentialism, Phenomenology

Outside of my academic work, I dedicate my time to leading programs at a local shelter and writing poetry. I’m deeply involved in community engagement and creative expression, both of which ground my passion for advocacy.

Morton, Ike

Ike Morton

Ike Morton

M.A. Student

Philosophy

I received my BA from ³ÉÈË´óÆ¬ in Philosophy. I am currently undergoing my MA in Philosophy at ³ÉÈË´óƬ.

I have published a reflection on my undergraduate experience at Queen's on the American Philosophical Association's Blog.

My research interests include Ancient Philosophy (In particular Stoicism and Epicureanism) and Continental Philosophy (Specifically Nietzsche).