Research
My research explores questions at the intersection of ethics, neuroscience, and philosophy of mind, and at the intersection of science and religion.
While I am usually working on several solo projects, I also enjoy collaborating. If you have a project you'd like to work on together, reach out! Much of my collaborative work is carried out with Loyola's Interdisciplinary Philosophy and Bioethics Lab.
Below, you can find info about my published research, arranged by category.
You can download my full CV here.
While I am usually working on several solo projects, I also enjoy collaborating. If you have a project you'd like to work on together, reach out! Much of my collaborative work is carried out with Loyola's Interdisciplinary Philosophy and Bioethics Lab.
Below, you can find info about my published research, arranged by category.
You can download my full CV here.
Papers
Rationally Navigating Subjective Preferences in Memory Modification
Forthcoming. Journal of Medicine and Philosophy.
How to Power Encultured Minds
With Charles Lassiter
2020. Synthese 197: 3507-3534.
Organ Donation and Declaration of Death: Combined Neurologic and Cardiopulmonary Standards
With Stephen E. Doran.
2019. The Linacre Quarterly 86(4): 285-296.
When Does Consciousness Matter? Lessons from the Minimally Conscious State
2018. American Journal of Bioethics: Neuroscience 9(1): 5-15.
Enduring Questions and the Ethics of Memory Blunting
2017. Journal of the American Philosophical Association 3(2): 227-246.
Personhood and Natural Kinds: Why Cognitive Status Need Not Affect Moral Status
2017. Journal of Medicine and Philosophy 42(3): 261-277.
Is Neuroscience Relevant to Our Moral Responsibility Practices?
2014. Journal of Cognitive and Neuroethics 2(2): 61-82.
Forthcoming. Journal of Medicine and Philosophy.
How to Power Encultured Minds
With Charles Lassiter
2020. Synthese 197: 3507-3534.
Organ Donation and Declaration of Death: Combined Neurologic and Cardiopulmonary Standards
With Stephen E. Doran.
2019. The Linacre Quarterly 86(4): 285-296.
When Does Consciousness Matter? Lessons from the Minimally Conscious State
2018. American Journal of Bioethics: Neuroscience 9(1): 5-15.
Enduring Questions and the Ethics of Memory Blunting
2017. Journal of the American Philosophical Association 3(2): 227-246.
Personhood and Natural Kinds: Why Cognitive Status Need Not Affect Moral Status
2017. Journal of Medicine and Philosophy 42(3): 261-277.
Is Neuroscience Relevant to Our Moral Responsibility Practices?
2014. Journal of Cognitive and Neuroethics 2(2): 61-82.
Book Chapter
Introduction to Philosophy of Mind
Forthcoming, in Mind, Cognition, and Neuroscience. Eds. Benjamin D. Young and Carolyn Dicey Jennings. Routledge Press.
Forthcoming, in Mind, Cognition, and Neuroscience. Eds. Benjamin D. Young and Carolyn Dicey Jennings. Routledge Press.
Commentaries
Integrating Neuroethics and Neuroscience: A Framework
With Sarah Khan, Sydney Samoska, Marley Hornewer, Rohan Meda, and Kit Rempala.
2020. American Journal of Bioethics: Neuroscience 11(3): 217-218.
Holding On: A Community Approach to Autonomy in Dementia
With Kit Rempala, Marley Hornewer, Rohan Meda, and Sarah Khan.
America Journal of Bioethics 20(8): 107-109.
From Knowing to Understanding: Revisiting Consent
With Kit Rempala, Marley Hornewer, Rohan Meda, and Sarah Khan.
2020. America Journal of Bioethics 20(5): 33-35.
BCI-Mediated Action, Blame, and Responsibility
With Kit Rempala.
2020. American Journal of Bioethics: Neuroscience 11(1): 65-67.
From Solo Decision-Maker to Multi-Stakeholder Process: A Defense and Recommendations
With David Ozar, Kit Rempala, and Rohan Meda.
2020. American Journal of Bioethics 20(2): 53-55.
From Epistemic Trespassing to Transdisciplinary Cooperation: The Role of Expertise in the Identification of Usual Care
With Kit Rempala, Molly Klug, and Marley Hornewer.
2020. American Journal of Bioethics 20(1): 52-54.
Why Narrative Identity Matters: Preserving Authenticity in Neurosurgical Interventions
2017. American Journal of Bioethics: Neuroscience 8(3): 186-188.
Three Kinds of Agency and Closed-Loop Neural Devices
2017. American Journal of Bioethics: Neuroscience 8(2): 90-91.
With Sarah Khan, Sydney Samoska, Marley Hornewer, Rohan Meda, and Kit Rempala.
2020. American Journal of Bioethics: Neuroscience 11(3): 217-218.
Holding On: A Community Approach to Autonomy in Dementia
With Kit Rempala, Marley Hornewer, Rohan Meda, and Sarah Khan.
America Journal of Bioethics 20(8): 107-109.
From Knowing to Understanding: Revisiting Consent
With Kit Rempala, Marley Hornewer, Rohan Meda, and Sarah Khan.
2020. America Journal of Bioethics 20(5): 33-35.
BCI-Mediated Action, Blame, and Responsibility
With Kit Rempala.
2020. American Journal of Bioethics: Neuroscience 11(1): 65-67.
From Solo Decision-Maker to Multi-Stakeholder Process: A Defense and Recommendations
With David Ozar, Kit Rempala, and Rohan Meda.
2020. American Journal of Bioethics 20(2): 53-55.
From Epistemic Trespassing to Transdisciplinary Cooperation: The Role of Expertise in the Identification of Usual Care
With Kit Rempala, Molly Klug, and Marley Hornewer.
2020. American Journal of Bioethics 20(1): 52-54.
Why Narrative Identity Matters: Preserving Authenticity in Neurosurgical Interventions
2017. American Journal of Bioethics: Neuroscience 8(3): 186-188.
Three Kinds of Agency and Closed-Loop Neural Devices
2017. American Journal of Bioethics: Neuroscience 8(2): 90-91.
Higher Education Publications
Building Professional Connections in Graduate School
Forthcoming, in The Reimagined PhD: Navigating 21st Century Humanities Education. Eds. Leanne Horinko, Jordan Reed, James Van Wyck. Rutgers University Press.
Choosing Your Own Adventure
2017. Chronicle Vitae. February 22.
Give Us a Voice in Our Own Future: How Academe Can Open up Debate about the Future of Doctoral Education to Graduate Students
With James Van Wyck
2015. Chronicle of Higher Education. August 26.
Forthcoming, in The Reimagined PhD: Navigating 21st Century Humanities Education. Eds. Leanne Horinko, Jordan Reed, James Van Wyck. Rutgers University Press.
Choosing Your Own Adventure
2017. Chronicle Vitae. February 22.
Give Us a Voice in Our Own Future: How Academe Can Open up Debate about the Future of Doctoral Education to Graduate Students
With James Van Wyck
2015. Chronicle of Higher Education. August 26.
Book Reviews
Tilting at strawmen: Moreland’s critique of scientism in Scientism and Secularism: Learning to Respond to a Dangerous Ideology
With Michael Burns.
Forthcoming. Solicited review. Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith: A Journal of the American Scientific Affiliation.
Integrating the science surrounding human origins and Christian faith: How should dogma and scientific findings interact?
With Michael Burns.
Forthcoming. Solicited review. Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith: A Journal of the American Scientific Affiliation
With Michael Burns.
Forthcoming. Solicited review. Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith: A Journal of the American Scientific Affiliation.
Integrating the science surrounding human origins and Christian faith: How should dogma and scientific findings interact?
With Michael Burns.
Forthcoming. Solicited review. Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith: A Journal of the American Scientific Affiliation
Select Recent and Upcoming Talks
Open-Mindedness, Close-Mindedness, and Intellectual Humility: Navigating Big Questions as a Christian in the World Beyond the Church
Evanston Area Theology on Tap, July 15, 2020.
Technology, Social Distancing, and Religious Practice
With Michael Burns.
St. Mary Parish, Evanston, IL. April 23, 2020.
Rationality and Cognitive Enhancement
American Philosophical Association: Central Division Main Program, February 26-29, 2020.
Fostering Conversations on Controversial Topics
With Michael Burns. Focus on Teaching and Learning. Loyola University Chicago, August 15, 2019.
Bringing Philosophical Research and Pedagogy Together through Philosophy Labs
With Kit Rempala. American Philosophical Association/American Association of Philosophy Teachers Teaching Hub, Research and Pedogogy Panel, February 26-29, 2020.
Strategies for Discussing Science and Religion with a Religiously-Diverse Audience
American Catholic Philosophical Association 2019 Annual Meeting. Panel: Catholic Teachers and Scholars in an Age of Pluralism. November 22, 2019.
The Problem of Neurochemical Variability
Illinois Philosophical Association Conference. November 8-9, 2019.
Loyola Neuroscience Seminar, November 5, 2019.
Are Science and Religion in Conflict?
With Michael Burns. St. Mary Parish, Evanston, Il. September 9, 2019.
Philosophy as a Way of Life at the Intersection of Philosophy, Psychology, and Biology
Mellon Philosophy as a Way of Life Conference. June 20, 2019.
Love is Not Rational
Loyola Philosophy Department Debate. April 2, 2019.
What is the Difference Between Death and Brain Death?
Loyola Neuroscience Seminar. October 3, 2019.
Evanston Area Theology on Tap, July 15, 2020.
Technology, Social Distancing, and Religious Practice
With Michael Burns.
St. Mary Parish, Evanston, IL. April 23, 2020.
Rationality and Cognitive Enhancement
American Philosophical Association: Central Division Main Program, February 26-29, 2020.
Fostering Conversations on Controversial Topics
With Michael Burns. Focus on Teaching and Learning. Loyola University Chicago, August 15, 2019.
Bringing Philosophical Research and Pedagogy Together through Philosophy Labs
With Kit Rempala. American Philosophical Association/American Association of Philosophy Teachers Teaching Hub, Research and Pedogogy Panel, February 26-29, 2020.
Strategies for Discussing Science and Religion with a Religiously-Diverse Audience
American Catholic Philosophical Association 2019 Annual Meeting. Panel: Catholic Teachers and Scholars in an Age of Pluralism. November 22, 2019.
The Problem of Neurochemical Variability
Illinois Philosophical Association Conference. November 8-9, 2019.
Loyola Neuroscience Seminar, November 5, 2019.
Are Science and Religion in Conflict?
With Michael Burns. St. Mary Parish, Evanston, Il. September 9, 2019.
Philosophy as a Way of Life at the Intersection of Philosophy, Psychology, and Biology
Mellon Philosophy as a Way of Life Conference. June 20, 2019.
Love is Not Rational
Loyola Philosophy Department Debate. April 2, 2019.
What is the Difference Between Death and Brain Death?
Loyola Neuroscience Seminar. October 3, 2019.
