Areas of interest
Critical theory, negative dialectics, future of work, work and totality, praxis, and post-capitalism.
Education
- PhD, Individualized Interdisciplinary Studies, Simon Fraser University
- MA, Simon Fraser University
Biography
Duane Fontaine is a professional accountant that recently completed his PhD in SFU’s interdisciplinary SAR GLS program. Duane is studying the nature of work in contemporary neoliberal society and contrasting it to alternative visions for the future of work. Various policy options (e.g. job sharing, reduced work week, various basic income schemes) will be examined under the normative lenses of both Critical Theory and Virtue Ethics to determine which options hold promise in helping to bring about a more rational and life-enhancing approach to work.