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Her academic interests lie at the intersection of literature, intellectual history, and philosophy, with a particular focus on aesthetics and the ways artistic and philosophical forms shape how we understand culture and history. She is passionate about promoting interdisciplinary education and the unique insights that emerge when the arts and humanities are brought into conversation. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/jennifer-morton-776sz-8s9tg monthly 0.5 2025-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/a4bea762-5359-476c-8c4f-16e97e854d78/thumbnail_5BA15142-7156-41ED-960F-E10470B6152D_1_105_c.jpg People - Kordell Dixon - Kordell Dixon is a philosopher whose primary research interests lie in the philosophy of oppression, ethics, and social and political philosophy, with secondary interests in metaethics. His work engages questions of self-respect, moral obligation, and resistance in the context of structural injustice.. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania. Kordell earned his M.A. in Philosophy from Virginia Tech in May 2022, where he completed a thesis titled Self-Respect and the Obligation to Resist Oppression under the guidance of Jordan MacKenzie, Philip Yaure, and Gil Hersch. He holds a B.A. in Philosophy with a minor in African-American Studies from Howard University (2019), where he developed a lasting interest in the intersections of moral theory and Black political thought.. Kordell’s scholarship aims to illuminate the ethical dimensions of lived experience under oppression and to articulate frameworks for individual and collective resistance. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/jennifer-morton-776sz monthly 0.5 2025-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/e48a6489-1ab4-4809-af63-5ba8b87c8439/photo+of+myself.jpeg People - Raul Ibarra Herrera - I'm a philosophy PhD candidate at the University of Pennsylvania, working mainly on how our human epistemic limitations should shape our practical lives (for example, how we morally ought to act given our ignorance and uncertainty about the world). In the P4Y project, I have run philosophy workshops with children and teenagers at Mighty Writers El Futuro, which focuses on serving students who speak predominantly Spanish at home. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/jennifer-morton monthly 0.5 2025-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/1699493387781-OUEVJLZYSMY9T3Q1H4T3/Jen+Morton.jpg People - Jennifer Morton - Jennifer Morton is Presidential Penn Compact Associate Professor of Philosophy with a secondary appointment at the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. I am also a senior fellow at the Center for Ethics and Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Jen’s research interests are in how poverty and social class shape our agency. She has held positions at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, the City College of New York, the Graduate Center-CUNY, and Swarthmore College. She received her Ph.D. from Stanford University and my A.B. from Princeton University. Jen was born and grew up in Lima, Peru where she attended Colegio Franklin D. Roosevelt. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/kate-sundeen monthly 0.5 2023-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/1699493181394-3U2VXP4UA2E76PU7B6NQ/Kate%2BSundeen.jpg People - Kate Sundeen - Kate has been a teacher in the School District of Philadelphia for over two decades, first as an English teacher, and now as a chemistry teacher. She currently teaches at Academy at Palumbo, where she also coaches the Ethics Bowl team, the speech and debate team, and the World Affairs club. Kate believes strongly in philosophy education as part of the network of solutions we need for working toward solving educational inequity. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/sigal-ben-porath monthly 0.5 2023-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/1699493275569-T34CTC80HX7MQ7CF9OQC/Sigal%2BBen-Porath.jpg People - Sigal Ben-Porath - Sigal Ben-Porath is professor at the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania, where she is also a member of the philosophy and the political science departments. A former special education teacher, she received her doctorate in political philosophy from Tel-Aviv university in 2000, and was a fellow at Princeton University’s Center for Human Values, Tel-Aviv University’s Safra Center for Ethics, and the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University. Her recent books are Cancel Wars (Chicago 2022), Free Speech on Campus (Penn Press, 2017) as well as Making Up Our Mind (with Michael Johanek, Chicago 2019). In recent years she offers guidance to college campuses on policy development and responses to controversies surrounding speech. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/ezekiel-vergara monthly 0.5 2023-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/1699488451120-F65HULE84W9RHZRL0AFK/Ezekiel%2BVergara.jpg People - Ezekiel Vergara - Ezekiel Vergara is a second-year PhD student in the University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Philosophy. In 2021, he graduated from Dartmouth College with a B.A. in Philosophy and Government. Prior to starting his PhD, Vergara worked at the Yale Program on Financial Stability. His research interests in philosophy primarily lie in political philosophy, ethics, and metaethics. He judged the Ethics Bowl in 2023, and he looks forward to participating in the Ethics Bowl again. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/astan-coulibaly monthly 0.5 2023-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/1699489401152-2POI2H7XBH86WGBEX9XR/Astan%2BCoulibaly.jpg People - Astan Coulibaly - Astan Coulibaly is a Senior at Carver High School of Engineering and Science. She first joined the ethics club virtually her freshman year in 2020. She fell in love with ethics, and worked to become the captain by her Sophomore year. In 2023, her team placed first in the regional ethics bowl and received the judges' choice award. Astan Coulibaly maintains a 4.1 GPA and hopes to amplify diversity when she becomes a first generation college student. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/samantha-fritz monthly 0.5 2023-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/1699488074757-Y8ANUXRZ99WS7WBYPZXY/Samantha%2BFritz.jpg People - Samantha Fritz - I work on political and social philosophy, especially issues of territory and migration. Outside of work, I enjoy gardening, baking, and spending time with friends and family. Regarding philosophy for the young: Kids are natural philosophers, and when we take the time to listen to them, we can learn a lot from them. I also think philosophy can give us the tools to question how we should be and what the world could look like. The earlier we learn these skills, the better off we’ll be in using them as adults. P4Y is a great way for younger people to start learning these skills, and it’s great for teachers and graduate and undergraduate students to learn from younger people. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/afton-greco monthly 0.5 2025-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/1699487820998-J2HB69TFUK8J8I03IAZX/Afton%2BGreco.jpg People - Afton Greco - Afton Greco is a philosophy PhD Candidate at Penn. She works in moral and political philosophy, with a specialization in the philosophy of education. Within P4Y, Afton coaches for the Philadelphia High School Ethics Bowl. She is also one of two Philosophers in Residence at the Academy at Palumbo for the 23-24 academic year. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/shawn-hernandez monthly 0.5 2023-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/1699487611894-7ZKZK77VFGOFKSTUJVKA/Shawn%2BHernandez.jpg People - Shawn Hernandez - Shawn is a 2nd-year Ph.D student in the Department of Philosophy at UPenn. Before coming to Penn, he completed an MA in Philosophy at California State University-Long Beach. His primary research interests lie in Moral Philosophy (Metaethics, Normative Ethics). https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/jacqueline-wallis monthly 0.5 2023-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/f41fb4bd-a67a-4447-bd4d-93a2fb4773aa/Jacqueline+Wallis.jpg People - Jacqueline Wallis - Jacqueline Wallis (she/they) is a graduate student in philosophy at Penn. Their research primarily engages with philosophy of the life sciences, and they have further interests in social justice and ethics. Through a 2023-2024 initiative funded by PLATO (Seattle, WA), Jacqueline is working as a Philosopher-in-Residence at Palumbo Academy, a public high school in Philadelphia. During their time at Penn, they've also helped with various other P4Y initiatives including the Philadelphia High School Ethics Bowl and a philosophy-through-comics club for middle schoolers at B. B. Comegys School. For more, please visit https://philosophy.sas.upenn.edu/people/jacqueline-mae-wallis. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/gwendalynn-roebke monthly 0.5 2023-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/1e4be49e-04ca-4d78-89ef-4b87c2bf467a/Gwendalynn+Roebke.jpg People - Gwendalynn Roebke - Gwendalynn Roebke is an interdisciplinary scholar in their 2nd year of Penn's Philosophy PhD program. In a few words, Gwendalynn's work is on colonialism's impact on the mind/body and people's sense of self and agency. They are passionate about increasing the accessibility of philosophy, and ensuring that philosophy acts as a space that everyone feels comfortable participating in. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/william-reason monthly 0.5 2025-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/1699458926900-07OODC1LCGMDDBX3TB2J/William%2BReason.jpg People - William Reason - Will Reason is a Political and Moral Philosophy student at the University of Pennsylvania. Having competed in the Ethics Bowl himself while attending high school in Boston, he is passionate about helping students of all ages learn the tools of philosophical inquiry and debate. In his free time, Will enjoys hiking and mountaineering—in 2021, he thru-hiked the 211 mile long John Muir Trail in California's Sierra Nevada. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/davie-zhou monthly 0.5 2025-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/b0453297-f922-4eec-b27f-54dc4b427c37/Davie+Zhou.jpg People - Davie Zhou - I am a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences (now sub-matriculated in the Philosophy Department). I am interested in philosophy of race, philosophy of perception, and political philosophy. I enjoy teaching philosophy a lot – especially teaching in areas that are closely associated with social justice. Regarding Philosophy for the Young: In high school, philosophy let me experience, perhaps for the first time in my life, the pleasure of learning. I wish I can be a companion in young students’ exploration of the pleasure of philosophy. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/anish-garimidi monthly 0.5 2023-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/569c7f5f-7441-424b-9b4f-0b810511b280/Anish+Garimidi.jpg People - Anish Garimidi - Anish Garimidi is a freshman (C’27) in the College of Arts and Sciences studying Economics with a minor in Data Science. He is from Wayne, PA and was heavily involved in the National High School Ethics Bowl, going to nationals as a part of his team. Garimidi is excited to give back to local students and help them with their Ethics Bowl competition and helping facilitate philosophical discussions in the classroom and during after-school clubs. Philosophy and Ethics are important to him as we move through uncertain times and many ethical dilemmas in the modern day with technology. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/julian-williams monthly 0.5 2023-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/b6a9b217-2c5b-4777-bba4-4d9bcd02d8c7/IMG_2652.jpg People - Julian Williams - I am currently a freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences, studying philosophy, with aspirations to teach in other countries to promote educational equity. Regarding philosophy for the young: In high school and in my life, I have not had many opportunities to learn philosophy, and I believe that it is important that we instill philosophy in the youth to help create a new generation of rational thinkers. Philosophy isn't being taught, especially in schools that lack funding, and I believe that this program can help instill the educational equity I believe in. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/rindha-sudhini monthly 0.5 2025-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/20b6ab80-249e-45c7-8d93-968079cd698a/Screen+Shot+2022-09-15+at+11.39.00+AM.jpg People - Rindha Sudhini - My name is Rindha Sudhini, and I am a junior studying Philosophy, Politics, and Economics with hopes to attend law school. Regarding philosophy for the young: I had never taken a philosophy class until I transferred to Penn last year. In just a few months, my philosophy professors taught me how to critically engage with my values and question all my reactions and thoughts. This personal growth has been incredibly fulfilling, and I believe it is an experience that all students should have. Serving as a board member and tutor for the West Philadelphia Tutoring Project, I have loved meeting and working with PSD students, and I am thrilled to continue this engagement as a part of P4Y initiative! https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/madison-dengel monthly 0.5 2023-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/6020aacd-72f7-4930-b039-f2754686619f/P4Y_Madison.jpg People - Madison Dengel - Madison is a first-year undergraduate student studying cognitive science and philosophy. She is interested in philosophy of mind and enjoys researching the impact of environmental factors on brain development. As a coordinator of a spoken word poetry afterschool program at West Philadelphia High school, Madison is passionate about providing children with the opportunity and vocabulary to express themselves. She is excited for the opportunity to work with Philadelphia youth through P4Y. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/shreya-bansal monthly 0.5 2025-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/2df3b51d-487b-4c54-8094-bf91a78da34e/Shreya_headshot.jpg People - Shreya Bansal - Shreya Bansal is a Master of City Planning student at the School of Design. As the Design expert at P4Y she has worked to revamp the website and create a branding design. Over the summer, she worked as a Climate Finance Intern with the Climate Policy Initiative in Washington DC. Before joining grad school, she worked at the World Resources Institute, Mumbai in the Sustainable cities team where she focused on various flood-mitigation and heat-resiliency projects pan-Mumbai as part of Mumbai Climate Action Plan. She is a trained architect and designer and has experience in Asian, European and Latin American contexts. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/stephanie-wesson monthly 0.5 2023-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/3923993a-7f51-40d6-ac31-b354b61d57a0/StephWesson.jpg People - Stephanie Wesson - I am interested in ethics, the philosophy of language, and their history. Regarding philosophy for the young: I think that young people and philosophy are especially good for each other. Philosophy deals with ordinary questions that we all ask, and gives us ways of living with them honestly. And I think young people have insights into these questions that philosophy needs. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/michael-vazquez monthly 0.5 2023-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/99904d77-9ae9-47c4-bef8-a43b940694ec/Michael-V-1xeoaee.jpg People - Michael Vazquez - My primary area of research is Ancient Greek and Roman ethics, with a particular focus on Stoicism. Regarding philosophy for the young: Part and parcel of my academic research is the idea that philosophy ought to be a public practice, so I strive to create spaces for philosophical thinking for non-specialists and folks from all walks of life. P4Y is a great opportunity to teach young philosophers in our community how to reason carefully and how to engage in substantive conversation with others about perennial questions. I also think that in doing this work we stand to learn a great deal about the contours of our own academic discipline of philosophy. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/chloe-tan monthly 0.5 2023-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/a8c880f0-6531-41b3-9b11-e1daff473ffe/ChloeTan-1.jpeg People - Chloe Tan - Chloe is a rising senior double majoring in Philosophy, Politics and Economics and Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies. She is interested in the intersection of her two majors, particularly feminist philosophy from a postcolonial lens. Regarding philosophy for the young: I am passionate about improving the accessibility of academia, particularly in the humanities where subjects like philosophy are commonly perceived as too abstract or difficult to understand. I believe that philosophy can and should be for all ages, and adds new dimensions and perspectives to the way we see the world and treat people around us. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/karthik-tadepalli monthly 0.5 2023-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/6c6debac-6c62-4150-8fc7-cf52e103d651/Karthik-pic-1.png People - Karthik Tadepalli - I am a senior at the University of Pennsylvania, studying mathematics and economics. I have coached high-school debate for the Indian national team, as well as coaching Philadelphia schools for the Ethics Bowl. I was first introduced to philosophy through debate, and have continued to nurture an interest in both activities throughout college. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/ian-peebles monthly 0.5 2023-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/4446ee8e-95fe-40da-882d-6d139bed4d77/Ian-P-qpqdgs.jpg People - Ian Peebles - I'm interested in ethics (broadly construed), especially bioethics, and its intersection with philosophy of race and religion. Currently, my research is directed at two topics: (1) the ethics of moral bioenhancements, and (2) the ethical and social implications of race-talk given the advancement of genetic interventions. Regarding philosophy for the young: Working with younger students keeps me tethered to reality and reminds me that philosophy can be accessible and interesting to everyone (not just academics). P4Y also allows me to create a space for students to engage in conversations they find interesting, but haven't had an opportunity to delve into. My hope is that our work would nurture the curiosity and critical thinking the students already possess, while also exciting them about where such curiosity can take them. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/brian-reese monthly 0.5 2023-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/904b26a5-faa1-46b8-8f6e-a7abf4c67a86/Brian-R-1x0p3x9.jpg People - Brian Reese - Brian works primarily in ancient philosophy. Regarding philosophy for the young: Ancient philosophers championed the idea that all human beings are endowed with a capacity to reason, and they believed that one of the central aims of a philosophical education is to develop this capacity. Part of what makes P4Y such a wonderful program is that it folds philosophical training into an already well-established educational framework. By making what is often thought to be an esoteric discipline accessible and engaging, students are able to discover for themselves the joy of philosophizing. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/alexandra-johnson monthly 0.5 2023-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/f737dc40-ed0d-4aac-96d6-33f7f15b41d7/Alex-Johnson-276dmik.jpg People - Alexandra Johnson - Alex is a senior majoring in Philosophy and triple-minoring in Gender, Sexuality & Women's Studies; History of Art; and Law & Society. She plans to attend law school to pursue a career in civil liberties impact litigation. Regarding philosophy for the young: I was lucky enough to be introduced to philosophy early on in my academic career, starting in middle school and continuing throughout high school with a philosophically-focused form of competitive debate. I think the fact that I was able to start thinking about philosophy so early--in addition to jumpstarting a passion--meant that my first encounters with the subject matter were not in esoteric ivory-tower university settings, but rather in a typical primary education context, among peers rather than PhDs. I want philosophy to be seen as a field as accessible and important as the other subjects taught regularly in schools, rather than one reserved for only the most upper intellectual echelons, and bringing it to younger folks is a really wonderful way to do that. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/allauren-forbes monthly 0.5 2023-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/2ca278d5-b7d6-4cb8-9658-122dbc67e4f8/AF2.jpg People - Allauren Forbes - My research focuses on transformative relations like friendship, marriage, and education and how they underwrite one’s intellectual and political capacities in early modern philosophy. How do social forces like custom shape the ways in which people are able to think about themselves and others? Can certain relations – especially those traditionally thought to be oppressive or unavailable to women – promote freedom and virtue? Regarding philosophy for the young: I think philosophy, when it goes well, is transformative and intellectually/affectively engaging. Getting younger folks interested in and excited about philosophy is good for their overall education, but so too is it good for philosophy to expand and accommodate new practitioners and perspectives. Plus, philosophy with the young is a tonne of fun! https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/eric-eisner monthly 0.5 2023-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/9fbbf933-5265-45f2-9261-775cc3ae2da6/Eric-E-240wfb7.jpg People - Eric Eisner - Eric Eisner is a senior at the University of Pennsylvania. He is majoring in philosophy, history, and Jewish studies, with minors in English and Hebrew. Regarding philosophy for the young: I enjoy talking about philosophy and helping others learn. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/daniel-egozi monthly 0.5 2023-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/a4d41da1-c1a6-4986-b342-96378fa1c889/Daniel-Egozi-24lvpaj.jpg People - Daniel Egozi - I am a senior majoring in Philosophy and minoring in Cognitive Science. After graduation, I will be joining Teach For America as a 6th grade math teacher in Fort Worth, Texas. Regarding philosophy for the young: My interest in P4Y is motivated by the belief that all children are inclined to think philosophically, but traditional education does not always provide them with an outlet for their curiosity. I wish I was exposed to philosophy prior to college, and P4Y is a chance for me to give kids an opportunity I never had. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/paul-musso monthly 0.5 2023-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/42397d5a-b112-4f69-b9ec-1de7d1db57c2/Paul-Musso.jpg People - Paul Musso - I am interested in how moral philosophy today is different from moral philosophy in the past, and what that means for how we should understand philosophy's relationship to living a moral life. Regarding philosophy for the young: I am interested in expanding the philosophical community because of how empowering philosophical tools can be for promoting independent thought. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/lillian-phung monthly 0.5 2025-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/18fc9142-07e3-4970-9bd4-59c508fccaab/Lillian-photo.jpg People - Lillian Phung - I am a sophomore (C'22) majoring in Philosophy with a concentration in Science and minoring in the Biological Basis of Behavior with hopes to go to medical school. Regarding philosophy for the young: Seizing the new academic opportunities that Penn had placed at my fingertips, I took a fun Introduction to Ethics seminar freshman year. I realized that for the past 12 years of my education, I had missed the invaluable critical thinking skills and liberating curiosity that studying philosophy offers us. Introducing philosophy to grade-school students will enable their growing minds to ask questions and ponder on things beyond traditional subjects. And it's fun! https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/sara-purinton monthly 0.5 2025-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/6e35307f-7125-4a7f-b8ed-f722033b6e17/Sara+Purinton.jpg People - Sara Purinton - I am a PhD candidate who works primarily on issues related to ethics, identity, and disability. When not doing philosophy, you can find me hiking, exploring the Philadelphia food scene, and trying out new recipes (to varying degrees of success). https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/dustin-webster-pxc8j monthly 0.5 2023-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/9224fcbd-ff9f-4ce3-986a-8b20e37d69f9/Yosef-P4Y.jpg People - Yosef Washington - My main field of interests is Social Ontology or Social Metaphysics, which for me, concerns how groups form concepts and what are the various metaphysical considerations involved what we call "social construction". Regarding philosophy for the young: Philosophy is an activity that asks people to contribute to knowledge production by observing the world around them, while providing critical analysis of tools they use to observe the world. I feel this is an important activity for younger folks to engage in because it provides them agency to be knowledge contributors, rather than just simply knowledge consumers. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/dustin-webster-m9ydb monthly 0.5 2023-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/c608491e-ecde-4ba2-b073-2858f6d543c6/Youngbin-Yoon-2hyu4f5.jpg People - Youngbin Yoon - Originally from Ridgewood, New Jersey, Youngbin's main area of interest is moral philosophy. He is particularly interested in topics like love, sex, friendship, guilt, pride, shame, and forgiveness. His other areas of interest include philosophy of race, aesthetics, and logic. Outside of academics, Youngbin enjoys reading and writing fiction, going for Sunday morning runs, and chatting with friends over tea. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/dustin-webster-jexfe monthly 0.5 2023-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/bddaf96f-829f-4f5f-9656-80e744873429/dylan-manson.jpg People - Dylan Manson - I'm interested in political philosophy and ethics. Especially tensions between partiality and impartiality in global justice Regarding philosophy for the young: Philosophy is uniquely placed to provide the tools for thinking through questions that many people find deeply meaningful, and the curiosity of the young is inclined to ask these very questions. One legitimate aim of education is to provide answers, but it's also important to give the young the respect to think things through for themselves. And personally, it's nice to get out of the books and engage practically with the broader community. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/dustin-webster-sdx5w monthly 0.5 2025-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/187ae556-91ee-49d3-b8fa-39abdd0b70c9/Arnav-Lal.jpg People - Arnav Lal - My name is Arnav Lal I am a first year undergraduate studying biophysics and philosophy. I enjoy studying theories of justice, and occasionally question my free will. Regarding philosophy for the young: When exposed to philosophy, my own worldview was greatly expanded, and I was presented with ideas and questions that really challenged me to think. I found philosophical discussions to deeply rewarding, and I hope to encourage other students to explore philosophy. Having volunteered as an educator at a Children's Museum, I have first-hand experience with the enthusiasm, energy and unique perspectives that children can bring to the table. I am excited to be a part of the P4Y initiative! https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/dustin-webster-2zkmf monthly 0.5 2023-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/6e7dbe9e-c059-47c5-8122-ec346b7f50a2/Henry-Hung-2nh6gwr.jpg People - Henry Hung - I am a sophomore from Hong Kong studying Moral and Political Philosophy. Outside of classes, I am interested in reading, movie watching, and coffee drinking. Regarding philosophy for the young: Coming from a place where students are taught under a rigid, East Asian-style, academically-focused curriculum, I had little chance to explore the wonders of Philosophy before my college years. Through participating in P4Y, I wish to enable young children to do what I have not been taught to do - to be curious, inquisitive, and to "ask the silly questions". After I graduate, I would like to introduce the P4Y concept to Hong Kong and launch similar initiatives. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/dustin-webster-b2esj-esb6a monthly 0.5 2025-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/b9ad6fd1-bec7-48e4-994c-40877b62044b/Mike-G-15a89kt.jpg People - Mike Gadomski - Mike is interested in ethics and political philosophy, particularly issues in global justice. Regarding philosophy for the young: I think philosophy can help people enjoy and make sense of their lives, so why not start young? https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/dustin-webster-b2esj monthly 0.5 2023-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/8918a0bd-9de0-4e24-828f-5de841c893b9/Nick_Friedman_P4Y_Pic.jpg People - Nick Friedman - I serve as an emergency department technician and conduct research in the Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System. I received a B.A. in Chemistry from Skidmore College in 2017 and will begin medical school at the Stanford University School of Medicine in 2019. My primary philosophical interests include the philosophy of science and medicine, biomedical ethics, philosophy of mind, and K-12 philosophy education. Regarding philosophy for the young: I was first exposed to philosophy through a required ethics course in high school. The course sparked my love of philosophy and ethics and I have since had an intense interest in promoting K-12 philosophy education. With the P4Y team, I designed and implemented a philosophy and ethics of science course for 9th-graders at Science Leadership Academy in Center City, Philadelphia. I strongly believe that K-12 philosophy education can be a powerful tool to help students develop as open-minded, critical thinkers, and I believe that philosophy is particularly important for students with interests in the STEM fields. I am thrilled that P4Y and other programs are beginning to make philosophy accessible, engaging – and maybe even a little fun – for students of all ages and backgrounds. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/dustin-webster-8p3kg monthly 0.5 2023-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/691ca6c5-a5c1-4634-aa16-e45da8d64411/Esser_10_13_16-2603jz2.jpg People - Stephen Esser - Steve Esser received his PhD in philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania in 2018. Steve’s research focus is philosophy of science. Prior to graduate school, Steve had a 25 year business career as an investment manager. Regarding philosophy for the young: I have long been interested in philosophy outreach to the public and K-12 students in particular. Since 2005, I have volunteered with the Greater Philadelphia Philosophy Consortium, helping area philosophers organize an event called the "Public Issues Forum," one of which focused on philosophy for children. I have also volunteered for several years as a judge at the Delaware Valley Regional High School Ethics Bowl, held annually at Villanova University. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/dustin-webster-lpt6w monthly 0.5 2025-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/8b0e435c-2fba-485d-abfe-b28391be5f44/Katie-Busch.jpg People - Katie Busch - My name is Katie Busch and I am a freshman in the College studying Moral & Political Philosophy and Psychology. I am interested in criminal justice and philosophical questions regarding the justification for punishment as well as the study of how society determines moral and cultural norms. Regarding philosophy for the young: I am passionate about teaching philosophy to youth because I firmly believe that strong critical thinking is the most important skill one can develop. I also believe that attempting to tackle the moral and existential questions philosophy poses provides an opportunity for tremendous personal growth and holds the potential to greatly shape a person's thoughts and actions, especially if introduced at a young age. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/dustin-webster-prcec monthly 0.5 2025-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/1e8088f6-23e2-4d92-8b49-65acaa3fb2c7/Clarissa_photo.jpg People - Clarissa Busch - I am primarily interested in philosophy of science with a focus on the social sciences, as well as social epistemology. Regarding philosophy for the young: My own interest in philosophy was sparked when I was a child, and so childhood curiosity seems like a natural starting point for doing philosophy. I believe that philosophical thinking can be a great tool to help young people make sense of the world around them. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/cole-borlee monthly 0.5 2023-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/b8841698-f237-4fd0-98fc-13e74ab7ddd3/cole-borlee.jpeg People - Cole Borlee - My name is Cole Borlee and I am a sophomore studying philosophy and political science. I am interested in constitutional law, national politics, and egalitarianism, and I plan on going to law school after Penn. Regarding philosophy for the young: I am interested in helping teach philosophy to youth because I recognize the great potential effects it can have on them; in addition to greatly advancing the youth's writing and critical thinking skills, it allows them the opportunity to personally mature and develop in their attitudes towards the world and people. I'm honored to be able to give these youth this incredible opportunity. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/zachary-agoff monthly 0.5 2025-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/2e588ae4-36c0-4775-ba59-4ed73590b8de/Zach-Agoff.jpg People - Zachary Agoff - I am interested in the history of early modern philosophy, metaphysics, and topics in philosophy of religion. Outside of academics, I enjoy practicing martial arts, getting into the great outdoors, and playing guitar. Regarding philosophy for the young: Regarding philosophy for the young: When I was first considering a PhD in philosophy, I was debating whether or not to pursue a career as a history teacher. P4Y is an exciting opportunity for me to get a taste of both worlds by bringing philosophy to elementary, middle, and high school classrooms. Philosophy helps develop curiosity, it encourages both scrutiny and empathy, and can provide tools for critical thinking. I find that these sorts of characteristics are particularly useful both in and outside of academia. I'm excited to witness them be encouraged and developed by the P4Y program during my time at Penn. https://www.philosophy4young.org/people-1/karen-detlefsen monthly 0.5 2023-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643f3a30af3e186989689fb6/5b84b7a1-80fb-4814-bdad-9ea32ca0df96/KD-picture-1lv43rp.jpg People - Karen Detlefsen - Karen is Professor of Philosophy and Education at the University of Pennsylvania. Her research interests lie in early modern (17-18th centuries) philosophy, including the history of philosophy of science, the history and philosophy of education, and women philosophers of the early modern period. She also has teaching and research interests in contemporary philosophy of education. She has held research grants from The National Science Foundation, the American Council of Learned Societies, the Australian Research Council, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Council of Canada. She has been award Penn’s Edmund J. and Louise W. Kahn Award for Distinguished Teaching by an Assistant Professor (2007) and the Provost’s Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching (2016). Regarding philosophy for the young: As undergraduate chair in philosophy (2009-13), Karen became interested in philosophy’s potential for public engagement and began researching models for ABCS (academically based community service) teaching. This led to her project in teaching philosophy to high school students, which has since expanded to include middle school students (she aims to eventually reach all students from K-12). 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Dustin has been trained by the Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children in the Lipman-Sharp Community of Inquiry method of philosophy for children. In addition to philosophy for children and pre-college philosophy, Dustin's research interests include normative evaluations of using education for social mobility, the relationship of education to work, character and virtue education, and educational ethics. Dustin has a PhD in the Philosophy of Education from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. 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