Teaching

My courses combine contemporary social and political philosophy with their historical roots in the 19^th and 20^th centuries. I have a long-term project of developing syllabi on non-canonical political philosophy, in particular from 20^th century working-class, gender, and anti-colonial liberation movements. I explore with students how some of the most valuable philosophy has been excluded from the canon because of appearing in forms not traditionally recognized by academic philosophers. I also aim to help students situate their own experiences in collective history that isn’t always addressed, in particular the histories of gender, colonialism, and labor.

Teaching Experience

As sole instructor:

• 19^th Century European Social and Political Philosophy
• 20^th Century Philosophy of Liberation (Marxism, Feminism, and Anti-Colonialism) – Advanced Level
• 20^th Century Philosophy of Liberation (Marxism, Feminism, and Anti-Colonialism) – Introductory Level
• Introduction to Formal Logic
• Political Philosophy

As TA:

• Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason (Prof. Béatrice Longuenesse)
• Ethics and Society (Prof. Daniel Viehoff)
• 20^th Century Continental Philosophy (Prof. John Richardson)
• Normative Ethics and Metaethics (Prof. Sam Scheffler)
• Great Works in Philosophy (Prof. John Richardson)

As TA for the Cornell Prison Education Program (CPEP):

• World Literature (Prof. Brigitte Fielder)
• American Indian Studies (Prof. Catherine Koehler)
• Prison Literature (Prof. Reeve Parker)

Syllabi and Resources

Syllabi

19^th Century European Social and Political Philosophy

20^th Century Philosophy of Liberation (Marxism, Feminism, and Anti-Colonialism)

Political Philosophy: Freedom & Authority

Introduction to the Philosophy of Race and Racism

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