Anthony Kelley

Faculty in Residence - East Side of Campus

Anthony Kelley is an assistant professor of philosophy and associate director of the Ethics Institute at Louisiana State University. He specializes in theoretical and practical ethics, especially as it relates to questions regarding the nature of human flourishing. His work has appeared in journals such as the Journal of Ethics & Social Philosophy, Oxford Studies in Metaethics, and Philosophical Studies. He was previously assistant professor of philosophy and Andrew W. Mellon Faculty Fellow at Coe College. He received a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado Boulder, a master’s degree from Northern Illinois University, and a bachelor’s degree from Columbia University. He lives in Baton Rouge with his wife, Chasity, and their two sons, Anthony and Jackson. 

 

"I learned the importance of building an inclusive and supportive community. Research shows that students having a sense of community significantly contributes to improved learning outcomes. " -Anthony

You may be surprised

I love to toss a Frisbee. I have a pretty good arm. I used to toss with friends in high school and college. 

The best advice

My former employer used to say, in a more colorful way than I can represent here, that “poor planning yields poor results.” I’ve found this to be true throughout my life. On those occasions where I’ve produced good outcomes either at work or in my personal life, they have almost always been the result of careful planning and thoughtful execution.  

Something I wish first-year students knew

College is about self-discovery. Try different kinds of courses until you find your passion. Focus on developing a broad range of talents. Learning how to think clearly and to speak and write effectively are skills that will serve you well, whichever path you choose. It’s also normal to fall short in various ways as you figure things out. Learn how to manage your stress in healthful ways. Each time you falter, pick yourself back up and keep pushing towards the realization of your dreams. 

Education

PhD, University of Colorado Boulder 
MA, Northern Illinois University 
BA, Columbia University 

Contact Anthony

akelley@lsu.edu
225-578-6311
210 Coates Hall