Andréa Daventry

About Me

I'm an assistant professor in the philosophy department at California State University, San Bernardino, and I earned my PhD from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2020. 

My research is in feminist approaches to social and political philosophy, ethics, and the philosophy of sex. My current work focuses on the relationship between self-respect and autonomy, the ways in which things like oppressive socialization and gaslighting can undermine both, and the connections and potential tensions that arise between (self-)respect and (self-)love. I have published work defending substantive theories of autonomy against objections that they disrespect the oppressed, arguing for the connection between self-respect and autonomy, and analyzing the nature of gaslighting and its harms. 

Some things I get excited about other than reading, writing, and teaching philosophy include: hanging out with my pups (see below), sewing, baked goods, snow, 80's and 90's action movies, and feeding the neighborhood squirrels.

You can learn more about my research and teaching or view my CV by following these links or using the menu above. You can also hear me talk about my research and teaching in this interview hosted by CSUSB Cal Talks.