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Rima Basu serves as Associate Professor of Philosophy at Claremont McKenna College, where her work bridges ethics, epistemology, and philosophy of race. She fundamentally argues that morality speaks to belief formation, establishing that beliefs themselves can wrong others and that moral stakes rightly influence evidential thresholds.
Her research program centers on 'doxastic wronging' and 'moral encroachment,' examining how racist beliefs inflict harm and why moral considerations determine sufficient evidence for belief. This work extends to social implications including polarization, educational practices, and digital identity formation, as seen in public writings like 'The Internet Never Forgets.'
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals escalating engagement with real-world applications, particularly regarding race, educational justice, and the ethics of forgetting. Her scholarship consistently demonstrates how abstract epistemic principles manifest in concrete social harms and responsibilities.
Key recognitions include:
- Mark Sanders Foundation Prize for philosophical excellence
- Glenn R. Huntoon Award in Superior Teaching (2024), awarded by student vote
Basu has secured substantial research funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS). While specific advisees aren't listed, her teaching award indicates significant student mentorship impact within Claremont McKenna's philosophy program.
