Core Areas of Inquiry
My primary research focuses on 19th and 20th Century Continental Philosophy, Critical Theory (specifically Theodor W. Adorno), and Environmental Philosophy. My work frequently examines the normative dimensions of human experience, our relationship to nature, and the practical application of reason. Concurrently, my newer explorations analyze the philosophical and pedagogical implications of artificial intelligence within the liberal arts.
Peer-Reviewed Articles & Contributions
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Adorno on the Possibility of Nature
Presents an interpretation of Adorno's concept of nature that prompts a confrontation with both the domination of nature and the romanticization of nature, utilizing art to push toward a normative stance.
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Kant and the Intellectual Virtues: "Good and Stupid"?
Questions the claim that Kant delinks the intellectual and moral virtues.
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Rethinking the Normative Basis of Environmental Thought
Critical review and commentary, offering new perspectives on the established normative foundations of environmental thinking.
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Adorno, Experience, and the Possibility of Practical Reason
Explores the normative aspect of Adorno's thinking by examining his conception of experience (Erfahrung and Erlebnis) in relation to the bodily aversion to suffering.
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Second Order Desires and the Devaluation of Humanity
Analytical piece discussing the philosophical implications of second-order desires in the context of perceived devaluation of human experience or value.
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Book Reviews & Academic Commentary
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Review: Introduction to Philosophy
A critical evaluation of a widely used open-access philosophy textbook, offering pedagogical insights and assessing its effectiveness for introductory courses.
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Review: Suffering and the Messianic
Academic critique analyzing the intersection of suffering and messianic thought in contemporary philosophical discourse.
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Review: Thinking Politics Together (Arendt and Adorno?)
Comparative review examining political thought intersections or distinctions between Hannah Arendt and Theodor W. Adorno.
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Review: 'Jürgen Habermas: Key Concepts', 'Habermas: Introduction and Analysis', 'Habermas: A Guide for the Perplexed'
Comprehensive critique evaluating multiple key introductory texts on the work of Jürgen Habermas.
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Dissertation
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Adorno and the Possibility of Practical Reason
Foundational work exploring the practical normative implications of Theodor W. Adorno's critical theory.