Joel Potter

Joel Potter is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Alaska. His office is located in ADM 259. He holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from The State University of New York at Buffalo (2013), an M.A. in Philosophy from Franciscan University of Steubenville (2008), and a B.A. in Philosophy-Humanities from Mount Vernon Nazarene University (2006).

Dr. Potter's research focuses on Ancient Greek and Medieval Philosophy, Emotion Theory, Philosophy of Religion, Phenomenology, and Virtue Ethics. He teaches courses such as Ancient and Medieval Philosophy, Early Modern Philosophy, Ethics, Biomedical Ethics, Professional Ethics, Mind and Machines, Metaphysics, and Aesthetics.

No academic awards or publications are explicitly listed in the provided text. He advises students in Philosophy degree programs and is involved with the Ethics Bowl and Ethics Center initiatives at his institution. His personal interests include spending time with his family, walking, reading, fishing, and facilitating philosophical discussions.