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Brian Glenney is an Associate Professor of Philosophy in the College of Arts & Sciences at Norwich University. His research and teaching focus on ethics, history of philosophy, philosophy of science, and sensory perception. He has co-edited two influential books on the intersection of philosophy and sensory studies and pioneered innovative work in spatial justice through skateboarding advocacy.
- Education: PhD (University of Southern California), M.Litt. (University of St. Andrews/Stirling), BA in Philosophy (University of Washington)
Research Interests span sensory perception, its epistemological implications, and urban spatial justice. His work bridges abstract philosophical inquiry with real-world applications, notably exploring skateboarding as a mode of defamiliarization to reimagine city spaces and environmental sustainability. He also investigates accessibility through the Accessible Icon Project, which reimagines the International Symbol of Access.
Scientific Awards:
- Grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
- Grants from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIH)
Recent Publications Trends: Analyze skateboarding’s role in transforming urban environments, sensory perception’s historical philosophical debates, and the ecological ethics of leisure practices. His work often integrates interdisciplinary perspectives from philosophy, urban studies, and environmental ethics.
Labs & Teams: Co-founder of the SSHRED (Skating, Sustainability, Health, Research, Environmental Design) initiative and the Accessible Icon Project, both of which have gained international recognition and institutional adoption.
