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Alexandra Bradner is a philosophy professor dedicated to improving the teaching of philosophy. She currently chairs the American Philosophical Association’s Committee on the Teaching of Philosophy, advocating for pedagogical excellence in a field traditionally prioritizing research. Her work emphasizes critical thinking, democratizing philosophy’s societal impact, and addressing gender disparities in the discipline.
Education: B.A. in Philosophy (Princeton University), M.A. in Philosophy (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign), and Ph.D. in Philosophy (Northwestern University). Her doctoral work under Arthur Fine and David Hull critiqued pragmatic theories of scientific explanation from a Pyrrhonian perspective.
Research interests span philosophy of science, logic, and pedagogy. She critiques traditional academic hierarchies and champions teaching as a core academic competency. Her freelance writings for Slate, The Atlantic, and Salon blend philosophical analysis with cultural commentary.
She advocates for the discipline’s social utility, stressing philosophy’s role in fostering critical citizenship and ethical rigor. Despite challenges in academia’s gender imbalances and career instability, she remains committed to philosophy’s transformative potential.
