My current research centers on philosophy of literature--in particular, the nature and value of memoir--and the question of what makes a life meaningful. The rest of my work in philosophy addresses questions of distributive justice in global politics. You can find descriptions of my papers here.

I also have a major interest in creative writing and public philosophy. You can find some essays, humor pieces and information about a couple of current book projects here.

I teach courses in ethics, political philosophy and philosophy of literature. You can find my cartoonish guide to taking philosophy classes here and descriptions of my courses here. 

In my spare time, I like to read, swim, wander outside, and travel out west.