Mohamed Al-Hakim, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Communication and Philosophy, Florida Gulf Coast University

Dr. Mohamad Al-Hakim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication & Philosophy at Florida Gulf Coast University and an Advisory Board Member of the International Network for Hate Studies. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts from McMaster University and completed his Doctorate of Philosophy at York University (Toronto Canada). His primary research focuses on political, legal and moral theory, with special focus on issues concerning hate crimes and ethics. Dr. Al-Hakim has taught courses in legal and political theory, ethics, history of philosophy, logic and Islamic philosophy. He has published on various topics, including multiculturalism and identity-politics, hate crime legislation, the plight of the homeless, and government ethics.