I investigate why human beings, despite their allegedly very high levels of analytic intelligence, remain unable to increase their capacity to care for themselves, one another, and nature. Furthermore, I investigate why, despite recognizing that their capacity for care does not correspond to their analytic intelligence, they remain unable to increase it (remain unable to increase their sense of empathy toward themselves, one another, and the natural world).
The central concept in my research is unity. I argue that human perceptual, cognitive, and representational capacities systematically constrain human ability to apprehend and conceptualiz…
I investigate why human beings, despite their allegedly very high levels of analytic intelligence, remain unable to increase their capacity to care for themselves, one another, and nature. Furthermore, I investigate why, despite recognizing that their capacity for care does not correspond to their analytic intelligence, they remain unable to increase it (remain unable to increase their sense of empathy toward themselves, one another, and the natural world).
The central concept in my research is unity. I argue that human perceptual, cognitive, and representational capacities systematically constrain human ability to apprehend and conceptualize unity in ways that could support more integrative, inclusive, and less destructive forms of practical moral decision-making.
I came to philosophy through physics and media and communications studies. I started with a double major in applied science (bachelor of science in applied physics; optical electronics and computing—looking at how a laser beam is created, propagated, manged, and used to measure various optical phenomena). I did not complete the science degree but transferred to media and communications studies (continental philosophy) and completed BA and MA degrees in media and communications and a Graduate Diploma in philosophy (analytic philosophy) . Later on I completed some certificate level courses in psychology and administration. Thereafter I completed a number of short online courses in philosophy (analytic; mostly Kant and Wittgenstein), psychology, neuroscience, mathematics, logic, and continental philosophy (especially: Kant and Wittgenstein) and continue to improve my knowledge via books and online courses. I am currently pitching my PhD proposal.
