Category: Philosophy
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Rebecca Rozelle-Stone, University of North Dakota – Attending to Crisis Fatigue
How much bad news can your brain handle at a time? Rebecca Rozelle-Stone, professor of philosophy and director of the honors program at the University of North Dakota, explores why the news cycle is so tiring. Rebecca Rozelle-Stone, Ph.D. is Director of the University Honors Program and Professor of Philosophy at the University of North…
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Elise Springer, Wesleyan University – The Paradox of Blaming Evil
The word evil has been getting a lot of play in the media of late. Elise Springer, associate professor of philosophy at Wesleyan University, delves into why the word doesn’t always fit. Elise Springer studies moral communication and the evolution of moral ideas. Special topics of interest include the dynamics of critical interaction, the use…
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Brian Treanor, Loyola Marymount University – Melancholic Joy
Is there still beauty to be seen during tough times? Brian Treanor, professor of philosophy, environmental studies and Irish studies at Loyola Marymount University, examines the world to see. Brian Treanor is Charles S. Casassa Chair and Professor of Philosophy at Loyola Marymount University. He holds affiliate appointments in Environmental Studies and Irish Studies. His…
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Brendan Gaesser, University at Albany – Pathways from Imagination to Altruism
On University at Albany Week: Imagination can help you become more altruistic. Brendan Gaesser, assistant professor in the department of psychology, explains. As of fall 2016, I am an assistant professor of psychology at SUNY and Member of Purpose Co-working. Before starting at SUNY Albany, I was a postdoctoral researcher at Boston College in the Morality…
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Krisanna Scheiter, Union College – Aristotle on the Virtue of Vengeance
On Union College Week: Revenge is a dish best served cold; but should it be served at all? Krisanna Scheiter, associate professor of philosophy, looks into whether any good can come from getting even. Krisanna M. Scheiter is associate professor of philosophy at Union College, specializing in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy. Her main research…
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Timothy Mulgan, University of Auckland – The Surprising Implications of Extraterrestrial Life
Are aliens avoiding us? Timothy Mulgan, professor of philosophy at the University of Auckland, discusses a philosophical viewpoint of extraterrestrials. Tim Mulgan is professor of philosophy at the University of Auckland in New Zealand, and professor of moral and political philosophy at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. He is the author of Purpose…
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Jennifer LeMesurier, Colgate University – Knitting as Protest
Can knitting be used as an act of defiance? Jennifer LeMesurier, professor of writing and rhetoric at Colgate University, describes how hands in motion can help make a commotion. Jennifer Lin LeMesurier, an Assistant Professor of Writing and Rhetoric at Colgate University, received her PhD in English with a specialization in Language and Rhetoric from…
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Kate Manne, Cornell University – Misogyny
There’s been a sea change in how we think of sexual harassment, but has it been enough? Kate Manne, assistant professor of philosophy at Cornell University, discusses why our attitudes are still not where they need be. I’m an assistant professor of the Sage School of Philosophy at Cornell University, where I’ve been teaching since 2013.…
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Christian Miller, Wake Forest University – The Character Gap
Want to be a better person? Change your character. Christian Miller, professor of philosophy at Wake Forest University, discusses why making slow, incremental change is the way to get back to good. Christian B. Miller holds a B.A. in philosophy from Princeton University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame. His main areas…
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Yanmei Zheng, University of Florida – Free Will
Do we have free will? Yanmei Zheing, postdoctoral fellow at the University of Florida, examines the belief in this idea. Yanmei Zheng earned her Ph.D. in Marketing at the University of Florida. Her major research interests are intrinsic motivation and agency, with a focus on their implications for consumer choice and consumer welfare. Her research…