Ryan Preston-Roedder

Ryan Preston-Roedder serves as a Professor of Philosophy at Occidental College, appointed in 2017. His academic credentials include a B.A. from Rice University and a Ph.D. from New York University (2007). His campus office is located in Swan Hall #204, and he was on academic leave during Fall 2024 semester.

Education:

• B.A., Rice University
• Ph.D., New York University (2007)

His research program centers on moral and political philosophy, moral psychology, and philosophy of religion, with significant contributions to Africana philosophy and philosophy-literature intersections. Current investigations explore meaning in life, the problem of the absurd, religious outlooks, and love's moral-political dimensions, reflecting a sustained engagement with existential and ethical questions at the individual and societal levels.

Analysis of his 2013-2023 publications reveals a cohesive trajectory examining faith (both religious and civic), emotional responses to existential conditions, and utopian political thought. His work consistently bridges analytic philosophy with continental concerns, particularly in addressing how humans navigate meaning, trust, and vulnerability in complex social landscapes.

Scientific Awards:

• 2014 APA Article Prize Honorable Mention

No available information exists regarding graduate student advising, research grant funding, or sponsored projects. Similarly, there are no disclosed details about laboratory facilities, research teams, or collaborative institutional partnerships.