I recently completed a dissertation in philosophy at Northwestern University under the supervision of Kyla Ebels-Duggan, Cristina Laftont, Laura Valentini (LMU). Steve White was also an advisor throughout my time at NU. Check out my website for more info: https://joshuakissel.com/
My research centers on our conception of freedom and its realization. In short I argue that we should embrace a robust and nonmoralized understanding of freedom that sits somewhere between ordinary liberal and republican conceptions. I then argue for the importance of exit, voice or democracy, and, most controversially, egalitarian norms as the best means of securi…
I recently completed a dissertation in philosophy at Northwestern University under the supervision of Kyla Ebels-Duggan, Cristina Laftont, Laura Valentini (LMU). Steve White was also an advisor throughout my time at NU. Check out my website for more info: https://joshuakissel.com/
My research centers on our conception of freedom and its realization. In short I argue that we should embrace a robust and nonmoralized understanding of freedom that sits somewhere between ordinary liberal and republican conceptions. I then argue for the importance of exit, voice or democracy, and, most controversially, egalitarian norms as the best means of securing this freedom.
When I’m not doing philosophy I enjoy eating vegan food (especially of the deep-fried variety), weight lifting, riding bikes and snowboards, and playing video or board games! I’m also keen on making this place a little nicer for all of us. This motivates my participation in the Effective Altruism movement and political organizing.
