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Andreas Elpidorou is a Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Liberal Studies Program at the University of Louisville. His research centers on the philosophical study of emotions, particularly boredom, and its intersections with cognitive science, phenomenology, and moral psychology. He has authored two major books: Propelled: How Boredom, Frustration, and Anticipation Lead us to the Good Life (OUP, 2020) and The Anatomy of Boredom (OUP, 2025), the latter advancing a functional theory of boredom as a cognitive regulator.
- Ph.D. in Philosophy, Boston University (2013)
- B.S. in Physics, University of Virginia (2006)
His research spans emotional regulation, existential boredom, and the neural underpinnings of mental states, often bridging continental philosophy with empirical psychology. Recent collaborations include studies on racialized boredom and socioeconomic disparities in emotional experiences.
Notable scientific awards include:
- University of Louisville Distinguished Faculty Award (2024)
- Fulbright Scholarship (2002-2006)
- Earhart Foundation Fellowship (2012-2013)
Elpidorou serves as co-author of Consciousness and Physicalism: A Defense of a Research Program (Routledge, 2018) and editor of The Moral Psychology of Boredom (2021). His work has been featured in Nature, New York Times, and BBC News, with appearances on radio and television discussing boredom's societal impact.
