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Maya Krishnan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Chicago. She specializes in Kant and German Idealism, focusing on their theological frameworks and their implications for contemporary ethics and epistemology. Her research explores how theological concepts from Kant and Hegel inform modern debates on autonomy and freedom. She teaches courses on Kant, German Idealism, and the philosophy of autonomy.
Education:
- Oxford University: DPhil (2023)
- Oxford University: BPhil (2019)
- Stanford University: BA (2015)
Research Interests: Her work bridges historical and contemporary philosophy, examining theological underpinnings in Kant's and Hegel's systems, particularly their accounts of divine intellect and will. She investigates how secular philosophical debates on knowledge and freedom inherit theological ideas. Current projects include Kant’s theories of divine cognition and volition, and autonomy’s role in ethics and politics.
Teaching: Recent courses include History of Philosophy III: Kant and the 19th Century, Kant’s Theology, and The Fate of Autonomy, blending historical texts with modern critiques. She also teaches Foucault, exploring his engagement with Kant and contemporary receptions.
Awards: None explicitly listed.
Grants & Advising: No specific grants or advising roles detailed in the text. Collaborates with peers like Thomas Pendlebury in course design.
Labs/Teams: No dedicated lab mentioned, but active in interdisciplinary philosophical networks.
