Jennifer Benson

Jennifer Benson is an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Assistant Dean of Transfer Pathways at Washington College. She is affiliated with the Department of Philosophy and Religion. Her research interrogates the concept of freedom through the intersection of feminism, political theory, critical race theory, and post-colonial thought. She emphasizes freedom as a collaborative practice that challenges social hierarchies and scripts of domination.

Education:

• Ph.D., Michigan State University (2005)
• M.A., Michigan State University (1997)
• B.A., Jacksonville University (1994)

Teaching: Dr. Benson teaches courses such as Intro to Philosophy, Feminism, Medical Ethics, Political Philosophy, Critical Race Theory, and Post-Colonial Philosophy. Her pedagogical approach integrates her research interests into classroom discourse.

Awards/Grants: No specific awards or grants are listed in the provided text.

Labs/Teams: No dedicated labs or research teams are mentioned, though her work likely involves collaborative interdisciplinary initiatives.