Naomi Scheman
American philosopher
Naomi Scheman is a former Professor of Philosophy and Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies at the University of Minnesota. She is also a former guest professor at the Umeå Center for Gender Studies in Sweden. Scheman was one of the first scholars to bring Wittgenstein's thoughts in to feminist philosophy.
Early life and education
Scheman was born in Brooklyn and is of Jewish ancestry. She received her bachelor's in philosophy from Barnard College in 1968. She went on to receive a master's and doctorate in philosophy from Harvard University, in 1971 and 1978, respectively.
Career
Scheman is currently a professor at University of Minnesota, and a guest professor at Umeå University. During her time at the University of Minnesota, she served as the chair of the Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies department from 1986 to 1989, and has served as the Director of Graduate Studies since 2007. Prior to her current positions, Scheman has held appointments at the University of Ottawa, Columbia University, the Center for Advanced Feminist Studies (including serving as director from 1991 to 1992 and associate dean of the graduate school from 2000 to 2003,) and the University of Gothenburg.
Scheman also serves as a member of the editorial boards of Hypatia: A Journal of Feminist Philosophy and NORA (the Nordic Women's Studies Journal).
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