Eunhong Lee

I am Eunhong Lee (hear pronunciation: OON-hong Ee), a Ph.D. candidate in Philosophy at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. I received my M.A. and B.A. in Philosophy from Chung-Ang University in Seoul, South Korea.

My research asks: Why do we experience emotions, and how do they shape our decisions, identities, and social lives? I focus on the philosophy of emotion, reasons & rationality, freedom, and the ethical implications of racial and gendered slurs. My dissertation examines negative emotions—such as trauma, grief, and moral indignation. While often seen as irrational or obstructive, I argue that these emotions are vital for understanding rationality and for driving social change. In particular, I explore the relationship between emotions and reasons, and how this relationship illuminates the rational significance of negative emotions.