Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # ARINA PISMENNY, PH.D. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://arinapismenny.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [](https://arinapismenny.com/) - I think and write about moral psychology, ethics, feminist philosophy, and the philosophy of sex and gender. These are fields where the deeply personal and the broadly social consistently intertwine. My recent work explores the relationship between romantic love and morality, how sex and sexual identities carry both political and ontological weight, and how emotions - [Teaching Philosophy](https://arinapismenny.com/teaching/) - My primary goals as a teacher are to teach skills that students can use in their careers and everyday lives to make them successful and to instill in them love for intellectual challenge. Philosophy is well-suited to provide students with such skills. It is vital in teaching students to reflect on their beliefs, assess their - [Personal](https://arinapismenny.com/personal/) - Lake Tahoe from Mt. Rose, Nevada (2026)When I am not thinking about philosophy, you’ll usually find me outdoors, on a hiking trail, a bike, a kayak, on the slopes, or on the dance floor. I also enjoy Reno’s vibrant live jazz scene and never pass up an opportunity to see a good opera.North Stradbroke Island, - [Philosophy for the Public](https://arinapismenny.com/philosophy-for-the-public/) - “Hung-Over, -Up” as part of the Dilemma Series at A Night of Philosophy and Ideas. Brooklyn, NY. January 2018 I believe that bringing philosophy into the public sphere can significantly improve the quality of the ongoing debates by providing structure, reflection, and insight. It makes philosophy accessible to underprivileged groups. It also demonstrates the value and - [CV](https://arinapismenny.com/resume/) - [Research](https://arinapismenny.com/research/) - I am currently pursuing several interconnected projects in the philosophy of emotion, moral psychology, and social justice, with particular attention to how emotions both sustain and challenge systems of oppression. My work also engages the philosophy and ethics of sex, love, and gender, examining how desire, intimacy, and identity are shaped by social norms and - [Contact](https://arinapismenny.com/contact-arina/) - Please use the contact form below if you have any general questions or requests. I will try my best to respond back to you within 24-48 hours. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Comment or Message *WebsiteSubmit