Office Hours
By Appointment
Education
PhD in Philosophy, University of Georgia, 2026
BPhil in Philosophy, Oxford University (Wycliffe Hall), 2017
BA in Philosophy, John Brown University, 2015
About Me
Rissa Willis received their PhD at the University of Georgia and their BPhil at the University of Oxford, working in the intersection between aesthetics, epistemology, and ethics. They are interested in fictions, games, and gameplay. Most of their work has focused on video games and other interactive fictions. Currently they are working on projects in social epistemology and the philosophy of technology, as well as amateur arts and crafts.
Areas of Expertise
Aesthetics, Social Epistemology
Research Interests
Philosophy of Fiction, Philosophy of Sports and Games, Philosophy of Technology
Publications
“The Importance of the Playthrough: A Response to Ricksand” The Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism 78(1): 105-108. 2020.
“Choose Your Own Adventure: Examining the Fictional Content of Video Games as Interactive Fictions” The Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism 77 (1): 43-53. 2019.
Courses Taught
Introduction to Ethics; Logic and Critical Thinking; Philosophy of Sports and Games; Philosophy for Children