Research
Dissertation Project
I specialize in moral philosophy, political theory, and PPE. I'm currently focused on understanding the value of our emotions, especially in political discourse. We need to understand the role of emotions in driving political polarization and maintaining social norms. And, we need to know what kind of moral obligations can be activated by encountering the emotions of loved ones, co-citizens, and strangers.
Papers & Publications
Paper on deliberative pedagogy as an outreach method, with Alex Richardson, under review
Review of Robert Talisse's Sustaining Democracy, for the Journal of Moral Philosophy, forthcoming
Research Communities
I've been an affiliated Fellow with the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) program, the Applied Epistemology Project, the Center for Information, Technology, and Public Life, and the Parr Center for Ethics, where I've learned from senior scholars and had the opportunity to present my own projects for feedback.
Upcoming Research Presentations
PPE Society, Nov. 2023
Eastern APA, Jan. 2024
Southern Political Science Assoc., Jan. 2024