I am an Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Co-Director of the Peace & Justice Program at St. Norbert College.  

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My main philosophical interests are:
(1) social & political philosophy
(2) 19th & 20th Century European philosophy
(I am especially interested in the intersection of these two areas.)

My research explores ideological belief—the complex ways in which our beliefs are shaped by social and political forces in a manner that reinforces existing power hierarchies that disadvantage the vast majority. Most recently, I have been exploring the limitations ideology places on our understanding of political community and obligations. I argue that we should promote cosmopolitan solidarity, and examine what this might look like in practice.

Off campus, I teach essay writing in Wisconsin prisons and citizenship classes for refugees preparing to take the US citizenship exam.

You can find out a bit more about me and my work in this APA member interview and this MeaningofLife.tv interview

Email: edwards.jaime (at) gmail (dot) com