Kelly Cunningham

Kelly Cunningham

  • Lecturer, Philosophy
  • Ph.D. in Philosophy, Vanderbilt University
  • B.A. in Philosophy, Chinese Studies, English, DePaul University

Teaching Interests

Ethics, Bioethics, History of Philosophy, Applied Ethics

Research Interests

Ethics, Bioethics, American Pragmatism, History of Philosophy, Applied Ethics

Scholarly Contributions and Creative Productions

Journal Articles

  • Cunningham, K. A., Scarpitti, E. (2025). For and By: Reflections on Graduate Student-Led Initiatives to Support FGLI Community. Journal of First-Generation Student Success 1–12.
  • Cunningham, K. A. (2025). Revitalizing Baier: A Developmental Interpretation of ‘Trust and Anti-trust’. Journal of the History of Women Philosophers and Scientists, (4) 1 42-65.
  • Cunningham, K. A. (2023). "As Thin as a Sheet of Light": Jane Addams on Narrative and End-of-Life Care . Transactions of the Charles S. Pierce Society, (59) 1
  • Cunningham, K. Cooperation and Climates of Trust. Social Theory and Practice (Forthcoming)

    • Service

    Service: University

  • Program Organizer for APPE Ethics Bowl 2025-09-02 - Present
  • Committee Member for Tri-Alpha Honors Society - Present