
Jacob Caldwell
Teaching Associate
he/him/his
337E University Hall
230 N. Oval Mall
Columbus, OH 43210
Office Hours
University Hall 337E
Autumn 2025: Monday and Friday noon-1pm, or by special appointment.
Areas of Expertise
- Philosophy of Psychiatry
- Philosophy of Action
- Kant
Education
- BA Philosophy, The College of Wooster (2016)
- MA Philosophy, Brandeis University (2018)
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My work connects phenomenology, agency, and psychiatric disorders. In particular, I am focused on the nature of compulsive behavior (e.g. addiction and obsessive-compulsive disorder) and the phenomenology of compulsivity. Where possible, I employ the work of historical philosophers such as Plato, Kant, and Heidegger to contemporary philosophical issues.
Topics of secondary yet considerable philosophical interest to me include aesthetics (especially Kant's) and existentialism.
I'm also a professional cheesemonger! Please direct your cheese-related questions to me.