Dr. Cole Mitchell

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Biography

S. Cole Mitchell is a Visiting Lecturer at the Sage School of Philosophy, Cornell University. He specializes in metaethics, ethical theory, and early modern philosophy. His academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Arizona, where he focused on moral semantics and ontology. Following his education, Mitchell worked as an Instructor at Northern Arizona University and then as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina's philosophy department, where he engaged in interdisciplinary programs involving philosophy, politics, and economics. He returned to Cornell University in Spring 2019 and is slated to continue until Spring 2025. His research interests encompass the philosophy of religion, philosophy of mind, applied ethics, and historical aspects of philosophical inquiry. Mitchell has authored various projects, including a translation of Bayle’s Continuation and has contributed to the understanding of moral realism debate. He is particularly interested in further developing online guides related to early modern metaethics and key philosophical texts.

Research Interests

Experience

Instructor

2011-08-01 — 2012-05-31

Northern Arizona University • Flagstaff, AZ

Taught undergraduate courses in philosophy.

Visiting Assistant Professor

2012-08-01 — 2014-05-31

University of North Carolina • Chapel Hill, NC

Engaged in interdisciplinary teachings and research in philosophy, politics, and economics.

Visiting Lecturer

2019-01-01 — 2025-05-31

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Educating students in the Department of Philosophy.

Courses

PHIL 2420: Social Political Philosophy PHIL 2220: Modern Philosophy

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture