Janum Sethi

Janum Sethi serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, within the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. Her office is located in 2251 Angell Hall, with contact available via janumset@umich.edu and phone 734.763.0763 during Monday office hours (11 AM–1 PM).

Educational background includes:

• Ph.D. from University of California, Berkeley
• B.A. (Hons) in Philosophy from Yale University

Her research centers on Kant's theoretical and aesthetic philosophy with deep specialization in early modern philosophy, aesthetics, and philosophy of perception. Current investigations examine subjectivity and self-consciousness in Kant's framework alongside his theories of aesthetic judgment, particularly exploring how perceptual experiences inform philosophical understanding of beauty and cognition. This work bridges historical analysis with contemporary epistemological questions.

Teaching responsibilities include foundational courses such as Descartes to Kant (PHIL 289-001) and Honors Introduction to Philosophy (PHIL 297-001), emphasizing primary text analysis and critical engagement with modern philosophical systems.

Regarding scientific recognition, no awards or fellowships were documented in the source materials.