Cameron Bassiri

Cameron Bassiri is a Professorial Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at American University, where he has been since 2013. He teaches courses focusing on ethical theories, phenomenology, and early modern European philosophy. His research interests include the philosophy of time, sleep and dreams, collective action, and the philosophy of education, with a specialization in continental philosophy and existentialism.

Dr. Bassiri holds a PhD in Philosophy from The New School for Social Research and a BA in Philosophy from George Washington University. He actively contributes to academic communities through co-organizing the DC Area High School Ethics Bowl, fostering ethical discourse among metropolitan area students.

Professional memberships include the American Philosophical Association and the Nordic Society for Phenomenology. Though no specific grants or publications are listed, his teaching and research emphasize interdisciplinary engagements with historical and contemporary philosophical frameworks.