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Kristen Brown Golden serves as Associate Professor of Philosophy and Director of Peace and Justice Studies at Millsaps College. Her scholarly work spans philosophy of race, embodiment, contemporary European philosophy, and existentialism, with significant contributions to critical race theory and phenomenological studies.
Her educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Philosophy, Vanderbilt University (1995)
- M.A. in Philosophy, Vanderbilt University (1993)
- Studies at The Free University of Berlin (1991-1992)
- B.A. in History, Stanford University (1986)
Golden's research critically examines racial colorblindness through the lens of Frantz Fanon's Black existentialism, while connecting historical European philosophy to contemporary social justice issues. Her work bridges Nietzschean studies, feminist philosophy, and psychoanalysis to analyze embodiment and implicit bias, demonstrating consistent evolution from 19th-20th century philosophy toward urgent race theory applications.
Her publication trajectory reveals deepening engagement with racial justice, transitioning from Nietzschean embodiment studies (2006) to neuroscience-informed analyses of white privilege (2021), with phenomenological frameworks consistently anchoring her interdisciplinary approach across philosophy, psychology, and social theory.
Notable recognition includes:
- Mississippi Humanities Council Teaching Award (2022-2023)
- National Endowment for the Humanities Enduring Questions Grant ($30,000, 2015-2017) for course development on "Is Peace Possible?"
As Director of Peace and Justice Studies, Golden has secured significant external funding and developed innovative curricula addressing systemic inequality. Her NEH-funded course exemplifies her commitment to translating philosophical inquiry into practical frameworks for social change, while her publications establish her as a leading voice connecting continental philosophy with critical race scholarship. Personal background includes pre-philosophy volleyball experience and family life in Jackson, Mississippi with husband Bruce Golden and daughters Chelsea and Harper.
