“I am an Assistant Professor of Philosophy and co-director of our Minor in Bioethics and Medical Humanities. I teach widely, but think and write mainly about action theory - "What is the shape and structure of human action?" - and bioethics - "How do we act well in medical contexts and how should we understand our relationship to our own bodies?" The two intersect when thinking about end-of-life care (e.g. "Is removing life support killing?"). I also teach The Great Conversation I: The True for Templeton's MAT program.

There are many rewarding aspects of teaching, but I get a particular glee from seeing the very moment students start puzzling. Their eyes lose the glaze from repeating stock phrases they've heard, their brows furrow in concentration, and their eyes dart around in search of a foothold. That moment is visceral and exciting! The question has become alive, and we can begin to puzzle our way together to a deeper understanding.”