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Eric Chelstrom, Ph.D., is a faculty member in the Department of Philosophy at St. Mary's University. He serves as Director of the First-Year Experience, overseeing the University’s First-Year Seminars. His academic background includes a B.A. in Music and Philosophy from Hamline University, an M.A. in Philosophy from Northern Illinois University, and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University at Buffalo, SUNY (2010). His doctoral research applied Husserlian phenomenology to contemporary debates in collective intentionality.
Chelstrom’s research focuses on intersubjectivity, the social world’s building blocks, collective intentionality, shared experiences, norms, horizon intentionality, and how oppression undermines mainstream social theory. He also explores aesthetics and the historical development of phenomenology. His notable publications include Social Phenomenology: Husserl, Intersubjectivity, and Collective Intentionality (2012) and articles in journals like Journal of Aesthetics and Phenomenology and edited volumes such as The Expanse and Philosophy (2021).
Chelstrom’s work bridges historical and contemporary philosophical inquiries, emphasizing the role of emotion in collective phenomena. His recent research critiques systemic injustices and their impact on social theory. Though no formal awards are listed, his contributions to phenomenology and social philosophy reflect sustained scholarly engagement. His teaching spans courses like Contemporary Philosophy, Early Modern Philosophy, and Symbolic Logic, reflecting his commitment to undergraduate education and foundational philosophical inquiry.
