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2The Handmaid’s Tale as Philosophy: Autonomy and Reproductive FreedomIn David Kyle Johnson (ed.), The Palgrave Handbook of Popular Culture as Philosophy, Palgrave-macmillan. pp. 185-209. 2022.In The Handmaid’s Tale and The Testaments, Margaret Atwood vividly portrays a dystopia from a woman’s point of view. The themes she explores are familiar, they are not shocking fictional devices designed to keep readers surprised and engaged. Instead, the stories describe how our own world might have been or, even worse, how it might be. It explores the dangers of treating women’s bodies as resources to be regulated and commodified. The series emphasizes the value of autonomy and highlights the …Read more
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6The Princess Bride and Philosophy: Inconceivable! (edited book)Open Court. 2015.The Princess Bride is the 1987 satirical adventure movie that had to wait for the Internet and DVDs to become the most quoted of all cult classics. The Princess Bride and Philosophy is for all those who have wondered about the true meaning of “Inconceivable!,” why the name “Roberts” uniquely inspires fear, and whether it’s truly a miracle to restore life to someone who is dead, but not necessarily completely dead. The Princess Bride is filled with people trying to persuade each other of various …Read more
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20Edibility and In Vitro Meat: Ethical ConsiderationsLexington Books. 2022.This book considers the arguments for and against the implementation of in vitro meat technology. Rachel Robison-Greene argues that in light of emerging technology, we should rethink the ethical dimensions of what makes something “edible.”
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8Princess bride and philosophy: inconceivable! (edited book)Open Court. 2016.Until now, no one has unlocked the profound secrets of this wise and witty adventure tale. If you've wondered why men of action shouldn't lie, how the Battle of Wits could have turned out differently, what a rotten miracle would look like and whether it would amount to malpractice, or how Westley could have killed a lot of innocent people and still be a good guy, then The Princess Bride and Philosophy has all the answers"--P. [4] of cover.
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One of these gods is not like the otherIn Richard Greene & Rachel Robison-Greene (eds.), His Dark Materials and philosophy: Paradox lost, Open Court. 2020.
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14His Dark Materials and philosophy: Paradox lost (edited book)Open Court. 2020.Philosophers explain and criticize many controversial aspects of the ambitious new TV show, His Dark Materials.
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Compassion in the Kingdom of HeavenIn Richard Greene & Rachel Robison-Greene (eds.), His Dark Materials and philosophy: Paradox lost, Open Court. 2020.
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12Exploring the Philosophy of Death and Dying (review)The Philosophers' Magazine 97 116-118. 2022.
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13Mr. Robot and Philosophy: Beyond Good and Evil Corp (edited book)Open Court. 2017.Mr. Robot has been hailed, not only as one of the most haunting and unnerving dramas ever to appear on television, but also as the first accurate popular presentation of how computer hacking and cyberterrorism actually work. This book is aimed at thoughtful fans of this addictive show who will welcome the opportunity to explore Elliot Alderson's world from a philosophical perspective.--Publisher's description.
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15Conspiracy Theories: Philosophers Connect the Dots (edited book). 2020.An assortment of different points of view on conspiracy thinking and conspiracy theories, pro and con.
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14Twin Peaks and Philosophy: That's Damn Fine Philosophy! (edited book)Popular Culture and Philosophy. 2018.An investigative team of philosophers uncovers the hidden meanings of this weird and puzzling television show.
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13Last week, I saw a group of people cross the street to avoid a guy wearing a Trump t-shirt. On Facebook several days ago, my friend shared some pictures of a big pile of pink hats made by her knitting circle. Her aunt, also a crafty type, asked her what they were. When my friend replied that they were “pussy” hats for the Women’s March in L.A., her aunt replied, “Geez. Sorry I asked.”
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20Students all across the country have recently found new motivation to be interested in philosophy—NBC’s The Good Place, which aired its final episode on January 30, 2020. The series explicitly engages with philosophy through the storyline of one of the central characters—Chidi Adagonye—who was, in life, a philosophy professor. In the afterlife, Chidi teaches ethics to a group of wayward souls who, as the show progresses, become the best of friends. Chidi provides a useful narrative vehicle for d…Read more
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20The Philosophical Value of Reflective EndorsementDissertation, University of Massachusetts Amherst. 2018.Through the years, many philosophers have appealed to reflective endorsement to address important philosophical problems. In this dissertation, I evaluate the merits of those approaches. I first consider Christine Korsgaard’s appeal to reflective endorsement to solve what she calls “the normative problem.” I then consider Harry Frankfurt’s use of reflective endorsement as part of his account of “caring,” which plays a crucial role in his accounts of agency, free will, and personhood. I then turn…Read more
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
PhD, 2017
Areas of Specialization
Value Theory |
Metaphysics and Epistemology |