Samuel Cocks

Samuel Cocks is a Professor in the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. His work bridges philosophy, environmental ethics, and contemplative practices through interdisciplinary research.

Education:

• BA in Philosophy, Christopher Newport University (1995)
• MA in Philosophy, New School for Social Research (2001)
• PhD in Philosophy, New School for Social Research (2008)

His research spans Philosophy of Mind, Environmental Philosophy, and 19th/20th Century Continental Philosophy, with a focus on integrating mindfulness pedagogy, Daoist principles, and Husserlian phenomenology. Recent publications explore cross-species morality, Neo-Confucian architectural ethics, and ecological pluralism.

Scientific Awards:

• Teaching Award badge

He has presented at conferences including the Wisconsin Philosophical Association's Annual Meeting and the Viterbo University Conference on Food Ethics, addressing topics like "Wang Yangming and Being One with Inanimate Objects" and "Food Ethics For Real: Ethical Remainder, Grief, Disharmony, and Rectification."