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Silva Sibilin, Casandra
 

Silva Sibilin, Casandra

Curriculum Vitae

Lecturer
History, Philosophy and Anthropology

Phone: 718-262-2954
Office Location: AC-3D08
csilvasibilin@york.cuny.edu

Office Hours  
Tuesdays  5:00-6:00PM 
Wednesdays  1:00-3:00PM 

Education

Degree Institution Field Dates
MA  University of Chicago  Humanities (Philosophy)   
BA  Barnard College, Columbia University  English-Philosophy   
Ms. Silva Sibilin’s research interests are in the areas of philosophy of education, social and political philosophy, ethics, and literature. She has a particular interest in questions regarding the place of feelings and emotions in philosophy and philosophy of education as well as different notions of happiness and human flourishing. Past work focused on the intersection of Rousseau’s educational and political philosophies and the relevance of Hegel’s metaphysical philosophy for the analysis of early Romantic literature. She is also involved in initiatives to widen access to philosophy and philosophical methods beyond the college classroom.

Areas of Expertise

Philosophy of Education
Political Philosophy

Professional Honors, Prizes, Fellowships

Mellon Minority Undergraduate Fellow: 2001-2002.

Phi Beta Kappa: 2001.

Other Professional Activities and Public Service

"Ask a Philosopher" volunteer, organized by Brooklyn Public Philosophers: 2020.

"Teaching and Learning in Philosophy" workshop of the American Association of Philosophy Teachers, participant: 2018.

Presenter and Discussion leader at "A Night of Philosophy & Ideas" organized by the Brooklyn Public Library and the Cultural Services of the French Embassy, presenter & discussion leader: 2017.

“Interdisciplinary Teaching: Not all Excellence is Expertise,” CETL Panel Discussion, York College: 2011.