Lisa Thomas-Smith

Lisa Thomas-Smith is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Clemson University's College of Arts and Humanities. She specializes in moral psychology, examining how psychological and sociological factors influence moral behavior.

• Education: Ph.D. and M.A. in Philosophy and Cognitive Science from the University of Colorado, Boulder; B.A. from the University of Illinois

Her research focuses on the limitations of empathy in moral judgment and the tension between cognitive categorization and moral inclusion. She teaches courses in ethics, critical thinking, philosophy of race, philosophy of gender, and contemporary social problems.

She is affiliated with Clemson University's College of Arts and Humanities and contributes to academic programs through teaching and research on interdisciplinary topics at the intersection of philosophy, psychology, and social issues.