Jon Cogburn

Jon Cogburn is a Professor of Philosophy and Department Chair at Louisiana State University's Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies. He holds a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Texas at Austin (1993) and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from The Ohio State University (1999). His research focuses on object-oriented ontology, epistemology, metaphysics, and the intersection of philosophy with media (e.g., video games, literature). He has authored/co-authored influential works like *Garcian Meditations* (2017) and co-edited *The Graham Harman Reader* (2023). Cogburn teaches courses ranging from introductory philosophy to advanced topics in Kant, Schopenhauer, and continental analytic philosophy.

His recent work explores themes such as vicarious causation, indexical epistemology, and speculative realism. He has contributed to journals like *Erkenntnis*, *Cosmos and History*, and *Open Philosophy*. His interdisciplinary approach bridges analytic and continental traditions, with notable projects analyzing philosophical concepts through pop culture and digital media. He co-founded the *AI & Religion Collaborative* at LSU and actively participates in academic outreach.

Cogburn has collaborated extensively with scholars like Mark Silcox, Niki Young, and Neal Hebert. Despite his prolific output, he has no listed scientific awards, though his work has been widely reviewed and cited. He advises no listed graduate students but teaches over 20 courses, reflecting his commitment to pedagogical breadth.