Amitai received his bachelor's degree in law and philosophy from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He then became a lawyer with a special interest in constitutional law. Before joining Brown, Amitai completed a master's degree in philosophy and decision-making at the Hebrew University. His research interests span from epistemology to political philosophy, and everything in between

Nicole is from Toronto, Canada. She did her undergrad in Integrated Science and master's in philosophy at McMaster University. Her main interests are in ethics, meta-ethics, and legal and political philosophy, especially questions concerning practical reason, justification and accountability. She also has interests in epistemology and philosophy of mind, where they overlap with these issues. Immediately before coming to Brown, Nicole worked as a research specialist at Deloitte's Future of Canada Centre, exploring governance and economic questions related to national prosperity and security, and Indigenous reconciliation. She loves to hike, cook, travel and talk about her two pups. 

Andrea holds a B.A. in Philosophy and English from New York University and was a Post-Baccalaureate Fellow at Yale University. Her research lies at the intersection of philosophy of mind, emotions, and aesthetics. 

Caleb holds a B.A. in mathematics and political science with a minor in philosophy from Concordia College (Moorhead) and a Ph.D. in mathematics with a graduate minor in philosophy from Iowa State University. He also spent a year abroad with the NALCAP program, teaching English to elementary school students in Seville, Spain. While his academic interests are logic, computability theory, metaphysics, philosophy of language, and philosophy of mind, he also likes going on hikes, playing games, watching movies, traveling, cooking, and sampling beers from around the world.

Nicolas studied history and philosophy at Western Washington University, and later received a JD from NYU and an MA in philosophy from Brandeis. His main philosophical interests are social and political philosophy, political economy, and consumer ethics (and the ethics of free exchange, more broadly). His main personal interests are (primarily) his dog Jasper and (to a lesser extent) books, records, and films. 

Noah is from a small town in Western Massachusetts. He received his bachelor's degree in philosophy and political science from Santa Clara University in 2026. His primary areas of interest are ethics (particularly Aristotelian and neo-Aristotelian virtue ethics), metaethics & moral epistemology, and comparative ancient philosophy engaging ancient Greek and early Chinese traditions, focusing on how Chinese philosophies can refine and elevate Greek virtue traditions. 

Adam was born in Kansas but grew up in Missouri, and got their undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis. They enjoy tabletop games, and spending time with dogs. Their main philosophical interest is in political epistemology, but they do work in political philosophy, ethics, and metaethics more broadly on occasion.

Chuanyue grew up in Shanghai, China. She received her B.A. in Philosophy from Peking University in 2026. Her primary academic interests lie in epistemology, ethics, and their intersection, with a particular focus on reasons, rationality, and social epistemology. She is also increasingly interested in the rationality of emotions. Outside of philosophy, she enjoys cooking, reading dramas, playing the piano, and is currently exploring music composition.

Jacob grew up in Massachusetts, received his A.B. in Philosophy and Government from Lafayette College in 2024, and spent time as a visiting student at the University of Oxford studying PPE. His primary interests are in ethics and political philosophy, but he also has interests in philosophy of law, metaethics, and epistemology. In his free time he enjoys rowing, rock climbing, and reading/writing poetry.

Chris is Canadian. He did his undergrad in philosophy at Queen's University in Kingston and received a master's degree from Concordia University in Montreal. His main interests are in social and political philosophy. He also has interests in epistemology and action theory, especially where they overlap with political philosophy. In his free time he likes to read science fiction novels.

Karl is from Ayacucho, Peru. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees in Philosophy from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, then earned an M.A. in Philosophy from Kent State University. His primary philosophical interests include political philosophy, ethics, and social metaphysics. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, hiking and dancing.

Fred is from Indonesia. He received his B.Phil in philosophy from Driyarkara School of Philosophy, Jakarta in 2021. Before joining Brown, he completed his M.Phil in theology at Sanata Dharma University's Pontifical Theology Faculty, Yogyakarta. His primary interests are in the history of modern philosophy (especially Kant), general philosophy of science, ethics, and philosophy of religion. For leisure, he enjoys translating books, and watching movies & cartoons.

Kim grew up in rural Missouri and received their BA in Philosophy & Religion at Truman State University. Their main areas of interests include epistemology, philosophy of mind, and the metaphysics of self and identity, though they have a growing interest in social philosophy. They enjoy writing poetry and short prose, sewing, and over-analyzing horror movies.

Gabriel is from Belo Horizonte, Brazil. He received his BA (First Class Honors) in Philosophy and Psychology from McGill University. His main philosophical interests lie in the philosophy of mind and metaphysics, with a particular focus on consciousness. Outside philosophy, he enjoys playing guitar, playing video games, and collecting comic books. 

Abigail researches political philosophy, ethics, and feminist philosophy. She received her BA in Philosophy and US History from Yale University and then spent many years working for and with city and state governments, including in Birmingham, Alabama. Her research interests arise from the ethical decisions - relentless, life-changing, and often invisible - that defined her years as a public servant. Before starting at Brown, she received an MA from Harvard Divinity School. While at Brown, she continues to spend time hiking, baking challahs, engaging in local politics, and watching the Buffalo Bills.

Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Zoe attended Carnegie Mellon University, receiving her BS in Ethics, History, and Public Policy (with an additional major in Literature and Culture and a minor in Gender Studies) in 2025. Her primary philosophical interests are social and political philosophy, applied ethics, and social epistemology with emphasis on transnational feminist theory, global justice, and Black Political Thought. Zoe enjoys community engagement work, having completed the Dietrich Community Engagement Fellowship in 2024. She has worked at global gender justice non-profit Rise Up and Pittsburgh-based non-profit ARYSE. Outside of philosophy, she loves traveling, hiking, sourcing vintage clothing from the 1920s-1970s, and sharing meals with friends and family.  

Witt is from Knoxville, Tennessee. He received his BA in philosophy from the University of Vermont and his MA in philosophy from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. His primary philosophical interests are metaethics, epistemology, the philosophy of language, and ethics (especially animal ethics). Outside of philosophy, he enjoys spending time with his wife Lexie and his two cats, Nunu and Willump, as well as playing basketball, drinking coffee, and playing video games.

Bryce grew up in Beijing, China. He earned a B.A. in Philosophy and Mathematics, with a minor in Political Science, from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 2026. His philosophical interests center on the philosophy of mind, epistemology, and political philosophy. Beyond philosophy, he enjoys playing badminton, singing karaoke, and disappearing into books on subjects he has never explored before.

Evelyn received her B.A. in Philosophy and Sociology from College of William and Mary. Her main philosophical interests include applied and normative ethics, moral psychology, and the philosophy of Iris Murdoch, with a growing interest in aesthetics. Outside of philosophy, she enjoys reading fiction and traveling with her camera.

Shichen focuses on logic and philosophy of mathematics. Previously, he received his Master in Mathematics and Philosophy (MMathPhil) from the University of Oxford.

David received his BA in Philosophy and Russian from Boston University in 2023. His primary areas of interest are moral psychology, epistemology, and the philosophy of mind. Originally from central Pennsylvania, David loves all things food—cooking it, baking it, and traveling to eat it. He also likes to ski on both snow and water.