Associate Professor, Philosophy
Sara Protasi works primarily in moral psychology and the philosophy of emotions, with research interests in aesthetics, philosophy of disability, and pedagogy. At Puget Sound she teaches a variety of courses, including some outside of her research area, such as ancient Greek philosophy and philosophy of film, and has received the President’s Excellence in Teaching Award and a Bartanen Faculty Research Award. In addition to several articles, she’s the author of The Philosophy of Envy (Cambridge 2021), which was awarded the Joseph B. Gittler Award from the American Philosophical Association, and the editor of The Moral Psychology of Envy (Rowman and Littlefield, 2022). She is currently working on two book projects, one on the value of sleeping, and one on courage. Sara enjoys addressing a wide audience: she’s been interviewed for radio shows, podcasts, magazines, and newspapers, and has written popular essays for Aeon, The Institute of Art and Ideas, and The Prindle Post. She values mentoring and nurturing a just and compassionate philosophical community. She’s co-parent to two pretty awesome children. In her spare time, she’s an avid dancer with extensive training and performance experience in ballet, modern, and contemporary dance. For an updated list of her publications and other information, please consult her CV or visit her personal website.