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Emily Cogburn serves as a Part-Time Instructor of Philosophy within the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Louisiana State University. Her teaching responsibilities include foundational courses such as Introduction to Philosophy (PHIL 1000), alongside specialized offerings in Paranormal Epistemology (PHIL 3020), Paranormal Metaphysics (PHIL 3020), and Existentialism (PHIL 3001), reflecting her engagement with both traditional philosophical frameworks and unconventional epistemic domains.
Her academic credentials include a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Minnesota (1996), an M.A. in Philosophy from The Ohio State University (1999), and an M.L.I.S. from Louisiana State University (2002). This interdisciplinary background informs her dual scholarly trajectory spanning analytic philosophy and creative writing.
Dr. Cogburn's research centers on the philosophy of mind and epistemology of extraordinary experiences, with recent work critically examining panpsychism through her paper 'Goff’s Error? Intrinsicality and the New Argument for Panpsychism' (accepted for the Alabama Philosophical Society’s 2024 conference). Her teaching in paranormal metaphysics directly intersects with these investigations, probing the ontological status of anomalous phenomena.
Her publication record reveals a distinctive blend of academic rigor and literary creativity. While her philosophical output focuses on consciousness and metaphysical foundations, her fiction explores Southern Gothic motifs, supernatural themes, and contemporary human struggles across 15+ short stories and travel literature. This duality positions her at the intersection of analytic philosophy and narrative arts.
Key accolades include:
- Honorable Mention for 'Going Down South' in the 2020 Words and Music contest (Peauxdunque Review)
- Fiction contest victory for 'How to Win Friends' in Minnesota Magazine (Summer 2010)
- Summer Fiction Contest win for 'Million Dollar Pie' in Country Roads Magazine (June 2008)
Though no student advising or grant activity is documented, her active conference participation and diverse publications demonstrate sustained scholarly engagement. Her forthcoming book 'A Steampunk Introduction to Philosophy' (Kendall Hunt) further extends her innovative pedagogical approach.
