معرفی
Shen-yi Liao (Sam Liao) is Professor and Chair of Philosophy at the University of Puget Sound, with affiliations in Asian Studies, Bioethics, Gender & Queer Studies, and Neuroscience interdisciplinary programs. His current book project examines how cognition intersects with oppression through objects like medical devices, colonial statues, and photographic technologies.
Education
- BA, Rutgers University (2005)
- MA, University of Michigan (2008)
- PhD, University of Michigan (2011)
Research Focus
Liao's work spans oppression studies, experimental philosophy, and aesthetics, emphasizing material manifestations of injustice. He investigates how cognitive processes interact with systemic biases in medical, artistic, and technological contexts, bridging continental philosophy with empirical methodologies.
His publications demonstrate strong thematic coherence across oppression/materiality (43%), aesthetics (30%), and empirical methodology (27%), with recurring focus on healthcare inequities, art's moral dimensions, and philosophical replicability studies.
Advising & Service
Actively mentors students in independent research, including honors theses on epistemic injustice and enactivism. Leads department initiatives while promoting philosophical diversity through curriculum development.
