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Assistant Professor
Philosophy
Contact
(860) 832-2920
rfriaz@ccsu.edu
Office
Willard-DiLoreto Hall
304-06
Biography

My work in philosophy is dedicated towards thinking through difficult histories of violence and liberation. I specialize in issues concerning race and the history of philosophy, and I approach these issues through European and Latin American traditions of philosophy.

Education
PhD, Philosophy
University of Oregon
2024
MA, English
California State University, Stanislaus
2014
BA, Philosophy
California State University, Stanislaus
2011
Areas of Expertise

Critical Philosophy of Race, Latin American Philosophy, 20th Century Continental Philosophy

Publications, Research & Presentations

2024 “Comments on Susana Nuccetelli’s Introduction to Latin American Philosophy,” APA Studies on Hispanic/Latino Issues in Philosophy, Volume 23, number 2.

2023 “María Lugones and the Value of Playfulness for World-Making,” APA Studies on Hispanic/Latino Issues in Philosophy, Volume 23, number 1.

Memberships & Affiliations

Society for Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy

Society for Mexican American Philosophy

Society for the Advancement of American Philosophy