Jesse Saloom

Jesse Saloom
  • Faculty
  • Visiting Instructor of Philosophy

Biography

Jesse Saloom has been teaching philosophy at the ˾ since 2015. He received his M.Sc. from the London School of Economics and Political Science in Philosophy and Public Policy. He has experience working in non-governmental organizations in Europe and is currently a Research Associate at the Center for Human-Environmental Research (CHER).

While a philosopher by trade, Jesse’s academic interests intersect with psychology and economics. He is currently working on an experiment regarding dual-motivated positions.

Jesse takes a broad and practical approach to moral philosophy, focusing on living “the good life.” Outside of the classroom, Jesse spreads this with at-risk youths, recovering addicts, and individuals with a criminal history through a combination of philosophy and music/play therapy.

Student Research/Collaboration

  • Reasoning and Decision-Making
  • Ethics