Chris Prodoehl

Chris Prodoehl is a Term Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Barnard College, Columbia University, where he teaches and conducts research primarily in the philosophy of mind, philosophy of action, Kant, and aesthetics. His work centers on the philosophical dimensions of creativity, especially its connections to rationality, self-consciousness, and mental agency.

Education:

• B.A., University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
• Ph.D., New York University (NYU)

Chris Prodoehl's research investigates how creative processes challenge traditional notions of agency, rationality, and self-awareness. Drawing extensively from Kantian philosophy, he examines phenomena such as aesthetic insight, creative motivation, and the nature of artistic control. His work emphasizes the role of non-rational and pre-conceptual elements—such as feelings, intuitions, and receptivity—in creative cognition.

His recent publications explore themes like aesthetic ideas in Kant, the agency (or lack thereof) in artistic inspiration, and the moral responsibility of artists in light of creative luck. The articles collectively reflect a sustained engagement with both classical philosophical frameworks and contemporary debates in analytic aesthetics and philosophy of mind.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards listed.

Regarding advising and grants, no information is available about students supervised or research funding received. However, Prodoehl actively circulates drafts of his work and invites academic engagement through direct correspondence. His research is accessible via his personal website: https://chrisprodoehl.github.io/.

No specific labs, research teams, or collaborative projects are mentioned in the provided texts.