Carrie-Ann Biondi
Assistant Prof. of Philosophy
Department of Art, Music, and Philosophy
(212) 237-8329
cbiondi@jjay.cuny.edu
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Philosophy (2002)
M.A. in Philosophy (1993)
M.A. in American
Studies (1991)
B.A. in American
Studies (1990)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2003-present Assistant Professor of Philosophy,
(and Humanities and Justice Studies, since 2004)
2002-2003 Bradley Research Fellow,
Social Philosophy and
1996-2002 Adjunct Instructor of Philosophy,
1997-2002 Editorial Assistant,
Social Philosophy and
1996-1997 Adjunct Instructor of Philosophy,
1994-1996 Graduate Fellow Instructor of Philosophy,
DOCTORAL DISSERTATION
Title: “Belonging and Becoming: Toward a Consensualist Conception of
Citizenship” (Defended:
Committee: Christopher Morris and Fred D. Miller, Jr. (Co-Chairs), Loren
Lomasky, Frank McKenna (Political Science)
AREA OF SPECIALIZATION
Political and Social Philosophy
AREAS OF COMPETENCE
Ancient Greek Philosophy, Philosophy of Education, Ethics, Medical Ethics,
Philosophy of Death & Dying
AWARDS/HONORS
2005-2006 CUNY Faculty Development Program Grant
(Co-Recipient with Prof. Mark McBeth)
2005-2006 PSC-CUNY Research Grant
2002-2003 Bradley Foundation Post-Doctoral Fellowship
1993-1994 H. B. Earhart Fellowship
1992-1993 H. B. Earhart Fellowship
1990 Phi Beta Kappa
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Courses Taught
Introduction
to Philosophy
Introduction
to Philosophy (Honors)
Introduction
to Ethics
Introduction to Ethics (Honors)
Critical Thinking
Ethics and Law
Philosophy of Rights
Modern Thought: Freedom
Justice in the Western Tradition
Philosophy
of Death & Dying
Summer 1997, Summer 1998, Summer 1999, Fall 2000)
History
of Ancient Greek Philosophy
Scientific
Reasoning (Honors)
Mill’s Legal and Political Philosophy (directed reading)
Dissent, Disobedience, and Revolution (directed reading)
Medical
Ethics
Mythology
and Film (Classics
Program)
PUBLICATIONS
Authored Journal Articles (peer reviewed)
“The Possibility of Liberal Patriotism,” Public Affairs Quarterly, vol. 17, no. 4
(October 2003), pp. 265-90.
“Aristotle, Citizenship, and the Common Advantage,” Polis, vol. 22, no. 1
(Spring 2005), pp. 1-23.
Authored Journal Articles (by invitation, revised for conference proceedings)
“Aristotle on the Mixed Constitution and Its Relevance for American Political
Thought,” Social Philosophy & Policy (special issue on Ancient Greek Political
Theory), vol. 24, no. 2 (forthcoming Summer 2007).
Book Chapters
“Aristotle’s Moral
Expert: The Phronimos,” in Lisa Rasmussen,
ed., Ethics
Expertise: History, Contemporary Perspectives, and Applications, Philosophy &
Medicine Series
(The
53.
“Liberal Education
and Criminal Justice: How To ‘See’,” in On
Liberal Education:
Claiming the
(Peter Lang
Publishers, forthcoming 2007).
Edited Books
(Co-edited
with Fred D. Miller, Jr.) A History of the Philosophy of Law from the
Ancient Greeks
to the Scholastics, vol. 6 of the twelve volume
A Treatise of
Legal Philosophy
and General Jurisprudence (The
Academic Publishers, forthcoming 2006).
Edited Journal Issues
(Co-edited with Irfan Khawaja) Reason Papers, vol. 28 (Summer 2006)
WORKS-IN-PROGRESS
“Socratic Teaching:
Beyond The Paper Chase”
“Thick versus Thin Theories of the Good: Reassessing Contemporary Political
Philosophy”
“Narveson, Interests, and Children’s Rights”
“Liberal Immigration Policy and Social Order”
“Rationality, Identity, and Ritual”
“Iris Murdoch’s Platonism and Her Use of Animals in The Nice and the Good”
“Good Art Imitates a Good Life: Deriving Aesthetic Value from Moral Value”
“Protecting Individuals: Multicultural Citizenship vs. Freedom of Association”
“Javert’s Crisis of Judgment”
“Revisiting the Makropoulos Case: Death and the Value of Life”
Citizenship and Informed Consent (book project)
PAPERS PRESENTED
“Aristotle on Crafting Constitutions and Its Relevance for Modern Political Thought,” presented at the “Liberty and Ancient Greek Political Theory” conference, co-sponsored by Liberty Fund and Social Philosophy and Policy Center (June 15-18, 2006), La Jolla, CA
“Socratic Teaching: It’s More than
Just The Paper Chase,” presented at the New
Jersey Regional Philosophical Association Conference (
“Critical Remarks on ‘Aristotle’s Best Regime’ Papers,” presented at the
Northeastern Political Science Association’s 36th Annual Meeting’s “Aristotle’s
Best Regime” panel, sponsored by the Society for Greek Political Thought
(
“Socrates: An Exemplar Model of Education,” presented at the “International
Conference on Ancient and Medieval Philosophy,” sponsored by the Society for
Ancient Greek
Philosophy (
“The Ethics of Deception: Philosophical Reflections,” presented at a panel
discussion
at
Media,” sponsored by New School Media Studies Program and the Center for
Inquiry (
“The Possibility of Liberal Patriotism,” presented at the “Freedom of Association
Conference,” sponsored by the Institute for Civil Society (November 5-7, 1999),
“Aristotle’s Account of Citizenship: A Reply to Morrison,” presented at the
“Paideia and Mimesis in the Ancient World Conference,” sponsored by the
Society for Ancient
Greek Philosophy (October 22-24, 1999),
“Liberal Patriotism: Fact or Fiction?” presented at the Department of Philosophy,
“Citizenship Old and New,” presented at the “Philosophy in Service to Humanity
Conference,” sponsored by the Institute for Advanced Philosophic Research
and REALIA (August 19-25, 1998), Freedom, NH
“An Alternative Conception of Citizenship,” presented at the “Young Scholars
Conference,” sponsored by the Institute for Civil Society (January 16-18, 1998),
UNIVERSITY SERVICE
2005-present JJC WAC Co-Coordinator
2005-present JJC First-Year Experience Project
2004-present College Curriculum Committee
2004-present CUNY General Education Project
2003-present Freshman Orientation Workshops
2003-present Departmental Course Fairs
2003-present Departmental Grade Appeals Committee
LANGUAGE COMPETENCE
Ancient Greek, French