Benjamin Mitchell-Yellin, Ph.D.

About

Benjamin Mitchell-Yellin, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Sam Houston State University. Previously, he was the Postdoctoral Fellow for the Immortality Project, sponsored by The John Templeton Foundation. He's the co-author of Near-Death Experiences: Understanding Visions of the Afterlife.

Books by Benjamin Mitchell-Yellin, Ph.D.

Recent Posts

How Climate Change Threatens Meaning in Life

Some philosophical thought experiments help us to see that the way we typically think about the threat posed by climate change is too narrow.

Why Anti-Asian Bias in the U.S. Has Spiked

Does it really matter what the president calls the coronavirus? Yes.

It Takes a Virtual Village

Are you trying to educate and entertain your kids while school's out? Here's an idea for you.

What Drives Support for the Alt-Right?

Is support for the alt-right driven by economic anxiety or intergroup bias? New research may reveal the answer.

The Relationship Between Politics and Morality

Does morality explain politics? Or is it the other way around? The current political moment shows that answers to these questions are urgent.

Are Gender and Rationality Linked in Our Minds?

Are we more likely to associate men with reason and women with emotion? A recent set of studies suggests that we are.

Righting the Wrongs of Erasure

Why we have ethical reasons to revise our understanding of history and re-inscribe erased voices.

Two Concepts of the True Self

What do we really mean by the notion of a "true self"? It depends on how we think about authenticity.

3 Strategies for Effective Learning

Whether you're an instructor or a student, here are three strategies to get the most out of your learning environment.

Go Ahead and Rock the Boat (Just Not Too Much!)

New research looks at how perceived threats to the legitimacy of privilege factors into lack of support for social change.