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I work at the intersection of philosophy of mind (particularly emotion), epistemology, and cognitive science. In 2022-2024 I am a SNSF Postdoctoral Fellow at City University of New York, Graduate Center and the University of Toronto.


My postdoctoral project focuses on the role of anticipatory emotions in our ability to rationally apprehend and navigate risk by supporting our evaluative judgements of possibilities.


I graduated both in Philosophy (Paris IV Sorbonne) and in Psychology (Paris VIII Sorbonne). I wrote my PhD thesis jointly at the Institut Jean Nicod and at the Interdisciplinary Center For Affective Science in Geneva. In 2019-2020 I was a Visiting Fellow at the New York University Philosophy department. 

About me: Qui suis-je ?

EDUCATION

PHD, PHILOSOPHY (2021)

Joint PhD in Philosophy and Cognitive Science - Institut Jean Nicod and University of Geneva. Dissertation awarded with highest honors.

MASTER OF SCIENCE (2013)

Philosophy of Mental Disorder, King’s College London, UK. Awarded with Distinction

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY (2022)

Paris-Sorbonne VIII, Paris, FR

BACHELOR OF ARTS, PHILOSOPHY (2011)

Paris-Sorbonne IV, Paris, FR

About me: Experience

PUBLICATIONS

Vazard, J. (forthcoming) “The Epistemic Virtue of Anxiety”, In The Moral Psychology of Anxiety, eds. Rondel, D. & Chopra, S. Rowman and Littlefield.

Vazard, J. (2019). Passions et Psychopathologie, In Origgi, G. (ed.), Dictionnaire des Passions Sociales. Presses Universitaires de France.

Vazard, J. & Deonna, J. (2019). Darker Sides of Guilt, In Cokelet, B. & Maley, C. (eds.), Moral Psychology of Guilt. Rowman and Littlefield.

Vazard, J. (2018). Epistemic Anxiety, Adaptive Cognition, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Discipline Filosofiche: Philosophical Perspectives on Affective Experience and Psychopathology, 137.

Vazard, J. (2018). « Anxiété », version académique, In Kristanek, M. (ed.), l’Encyclopédie philosophique. URL: http://encyclo-philo.fr/anxiete-a/

About me: Éducation

EDITED VOLUMES

WORRY AND WELL-BEING

Synthese Topical Collection on "Anxiety: its Nature, Value, and Challenges", co-edited with Charlie Kurth.

Vegas Scream
About me: Projects

TEACHING

Philosophy:

"It is obvious that Ms. Vazard loves to teach! Her enthusiasm and liveliness are very pleasant in class, she also knows the subject very well and explains the important concepts in a clear manner. I also sincerely appreciate (finally) having female teachers in the field of philosophy, which allows me to project myself into the future in philosophy"

"Thank you for your work! Your attitude, always kind and caring, is admirable and inspiring!"

French:

"By far the best French prof I've ever had. She's hilarious!!! Her class is a comfortable environment where it's okay to make a mistake. She helps you learn but allows you to work on your own. Not too much homework, but it really does help for class discussions. My favorite teacher freshman year!"

Spring 2024

PRIMARY INSTRUCTOR, "PHILOSOPHY OF PSYCHOLOGY"

Intermediate Undergraduate Course directed at both Philosophy and Psychology students, Baruch College, City University of New York

Spring 2023

PRIMARY INSTRUCTOR, "INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY"

Undergraduate Introductory level course: “Major Issues in Philosophy”, Baruch College, City University of New York

Fall 2021

PRIMARY INSTRUCTOR, "ART AND EMOTION"

Graduate Philosophy course (Master and Advanced Bachelor students) on the topic of "Art and Emotions" (Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Psychology, Aesthetics). University of Geneva, Switzerland.

Spring 2019

TEACHING ASSISTANT, "META-ETHICS"

Advanced Undergraduate course in Meta-ethics (Value theory, Ethics, Moral Philosophy). University of Geneva, Switzerland.

Fall 2022

GUEST LECTURER

“Emotions and Activism”, University of Groningen (as part of a Global Health course), Spring 2023
“Emotions and Leadership”, University of Groningen (as part of a Business Ethics course), Fall 2022

Fall 2015 to Spring 2016

LECTURER IN FRENCH

Taught four undergraduate courses in French Language and Culture at Boston University and Simmons College, Boston, USA.

Fall 2015 to Summer 2016

WORKSHOP LEADER

Designed and led ten workshop sessions of ethics and moral psychology in French for a large audience of advanced students of French of all ages and backgrounds. Hosted by the French Cultural Center in Boston, USA.

About me: Experience

PUBLIC PHILOSOPHY

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ESSAY

Happy Teenager

BLOG POST

Sand Dunes

PODCAST

Hand Hygiene

BLOG POST

The Nature of Confusion

An essay on confusion, its metacognitive nature and its value in guiding us through obstacles in the process of learning. Published in the online magazine Aeon/Psyche

Imagining with Hope

A post on hopeful imaginings, their characteristics, and epistemic value, written together with Steve Humbert-Droz, and published in "The Junkyard", a scholarly blog devoted to the study of imagination.

From Eco-Anxiety to Eco-Hope

In this podcast series in french, several researchers discuss the role of emotions in our management of the climate crisis. In the episode "From Eco-anxiety to Eco-hope", I share some thoughts on the nature of anxiety, and its positive counterpart: hope.

OCD and Anxiety

A post on Epistemic Anxiety and Obsessive-compulsive Disorder, published in “Imperfect Cognitions”, a blog dedicated to irrational beliefs, cognitive distortions, delusions, etc.

About me: Projects

WORK IN PROGRESS

Vazard, J. & Humbert-Droz, S. “What Role for Imagination in Hope?” (under review)

Vazard, J. "Inquiring about The Future: The Epistemic Motivation in Hope" (under review)

Vazard, J. “Is Hope More Like faith or More Like Worry?” (under review)

Vazard, J. "Anticipatory emotions and Risk Sensitivity in Decision-Making" (in progress)

Vazard, J. & Logins, A. Beyond Doxastic States: Getting Emotional about Epistemic Rationality (in progress)

About me: Experience

CONTACT

Merci pour votre envoi !

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About me: Contact
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