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Hagop Sarkissian is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at City University of New York, Baruch College, and also holds a position as Professor of Philosophy and Faculty Affiliate in Cognitive Science at the CUNY Graduate Center. His academic career bridges Western philosophical traditions with insights from classical Chinese thought, creating a unique interdisciplinary approach to understanding moral cognition and behavior.
Dr. Sarkissian received his MA from the University of Toronto and his PhD from Duke University. His educational background provided the foundation for his cross-cultural philosophical approach that characterizes his research program.
Professor Sarkissian's research focuses on metaethics, agency, and moral psychology, with particular emphasis on how social and moral norms shape human cognition and behavior. His work draws extensively from classical Chinese philosophical texts, examining concepts of selfhood, virtue, and moral reasoning. More recently, he has expanded his research to include Korean philosophical traditions, particularly the Four-Seven Debate of the 16th to 18th centuries. His approach often integrates experimental methods with traditional philosophical analysis, representing the growing field of experimental philosophy.
An analysis of Professor Sarkissian's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on Confucian ethics, moral relativism, and the intersection of cognitive science with philosophical inquiry. His work frequently examines filial piety, ritual practice, and concepts of self in Chinese philosophical traditions while engaging with contemporary debates in metaethics and moral psychology. A notable trend is his increasing incorporation of cross-cultural and experimental methodologies to test philosophical claims about human nature and moral cognition.
Professor Sarkissian is actively involved in the academic community beyond his institution. He co-chairs the Columbia Society for Comparative Philosophy alongside Allison Aitken and Jonathan Gold, fostering dialogue between different philosophical traditions. He also serves as a Project Advisor for Philosophy4BetterMinds, indicating engagement with practical applications of philosophical insights. His editorial work on significant volumes such as The Oneness Hypothesis: Beyond the Boundary of Self (2018) and Advances in Experimental Moral Psychology (2014) demonstrates leadership in bridging philosophical traditions and methodologies.
At Baruch College, Professor Sarkissian teaches courses including Ethics and Agency in Classical Chinese Thought and Chinese Philosophy, providing students with opportunities to engage deeply with non-Western philosophical traditions. His teaching appears closely integrated with his research interests, allowing students to participate in cutting-edge philosophical inquiry that spans cultural and disciplinary boundaries.
