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Zed Adams is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at The New School's Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts and co-director of the Institute for Philosophy and the New Humanities. He joined the university in 2008 with a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. His research focuses on ethics, aesthetics, and philosophy of mind, with a particular emphasis on historical and conceptual analyses of color perception. Adams has co-founded interdisciplinary initiatives and contributed to debates on color realism through his book On the Genealogy of Color (2016). His work bridges philosophy with cognitive science, art theory, and empirical research.
Education: Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Chicago, 2008.
Research Interests: Adams explores the intersection of ethics and aesthetics, the philosophy of perception (especially color science), and conceptual analysis. His recent projects analyze how historical developments in science shape philosophical debates about color ontology and perceptual experience. He also engages with contemporary topics like social media ethics and the implications of extended mind theories.
Publications Overview: His publications span books, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles addressing color philosophy, moral epistemology, and the extended mind hypothesis. Key themes include the normativity of perception, interdisciplinary methodology, and the relationship between art and science.
Teaching & Leadership: Adams teaches courses on ethics, perception, and the history of vision. He co-directs the Institute for Philosophy and the New Humanities, fostering collaborations between philosophy and other disciplines. His courses often integrate historical perspectives with contemporary debates, reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship.
