Laura Di Summa
Professor • Department of
There are three areas I have been working on since my Ph.D. at CUNY, where I had the honor, and pleasure, to study with Noël Carroll: autobiography and autobiographical practices, philosophy of motion pictures, and the investigation of aesthetic practices and experiences that cement our connection to who we are and our surroundings.
My cure to academic anxiety (and, well, much more) is to see as many performances, exhibits, movies, and shows I can. I read fiction, a lot of it. The best part is that none of this is hard, as I live in New York City which has been my home for the past 10 years of so.
When not wearing my academic hat, you can find me running, perusing the glossy world of fashion, traveling, and, most importantly, taking care and enjoying the company of my partner in crime: my dog, Ludovico.
Languages (other than English)
Italian French SpanishDegrees
Specialization
Philosophy of Art, Philosophy of Motion Pictures, Narrative Theory and Theories of Identity
Representative Publications
The Palgrave Handbook for the Philosophy of Film and Motion Pictures;
UK US; Palgrave;
2019
https://www.palgrave.com/gp/book/9783030196004
A Philosophy of Fashion through Film: On the Body, Style, and Identity;
London; Bloomsbury;
2022
“Critical Autobiography: A New Subgenre?” ;
2017
“Aesthetics and Ethics: On the Power of Aesthetic Features,”;
Volume
Black Mirror: The Not So Fearful Consequences of Technology;
Volume
Representative Presentations
"The Episodic Self: Fashion, Identity, and Film"
“Recording the Future of Memories: An Overview”
“’That’s So You!’ On Fashionable and Personal Styles”
“Rosy Technology: A Lighter Take on Black Mirror”
Bridging a Divide: Analytic Aesthetics and Criticism
Fellowships, Grants and Research
Fashion as a Verb
Notable Courses Taught
Philosophy of Motion Pictures
Philosophy of Art
