A Philosophy Journal
devoted to a broader conversation
Our goal is to foster and expand UW’s community of enquiry.
Andrew Shaw
POSITION: EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Majors: Philosophy, Computer Science
Bio: Hi! My name is Andrew (he/him) and I’m the editor-in-chief at The Garden of Ideas. I'm a senior majoring in computer science and philosophy. I'm interested in critical philosophy, African philosophy, and normative ethics (especially virtue ethics). Outside of philosophizing, I also like baking, college policy debate, and boba. A fun fact about myself is that I worked for the City of Baltimore last summer!
Jason Cappelloni
POSITION: EDITOR
Majors: Philosophy, Comparative Literature
Bio: My name is Jason Cappelloni (he/him) and I’m an editor at the Garden of Ideas. I’m majoring in Philosophy and Comparative Literature. I am particularly interested in environmental ethics, animal ethics, logic, political philosophy, and the philosophy of happiness. One of my favorite essays is “The Animal Lovers’ Paradox? On the Ethics of ‘Pet Food’” by Josh Milburn.
Ilwad Mahamoud
POSITION: EDITOR
Majors: Philosophy, Political Science
Bio: Hello, my name is Ilwad (she/her). I am majoring in political science and philosophy. I’m interested in moral ethics, feminist political philosophy, and metaphysics but in moderation! I enjoy crocheting, reading, and watching movies on my free time!
Zhenya Shapiro
POSITION: EDITOR
Majors: Philosophy, Psychology
Bio: Hi! My name is Zhenya (she/her) and I’m the editor at The Garden of Ideas. I am a junior double-majoring in Philosophy and Psychology. I am particularly interested in Kantian metaphysics and epistemology, continental and French existentialism, as well as feminist philosophy. Outside of philosophy, I enjoy going to the gym, reading and going to coffee shops. My favorite philosopher is Kant… for now.
Ainsley Davis
POSITION: EDITOR/PRINT DESIGNER
Majors: Philosophy, English
Bio: Hi! My name is Ainsley (she/her) and I am a senior at UW double majoring in English and Philosophy. I am most interested in existentialism, metaphysics, and animal ethics. Outside of school I enjoy reading, writing, poetry, and live music. A fun fact about me is that I’ve watched all of the Harry Potter movies in one sitting which takes approximately 24 hours.
Joey Lieng
POSITION: WEB DESIGNER
Major: Informatics, Philosophy
Bio: Hello all, my name is Joey (any pronouns). I am currently majoring in Informatics and Philosophy. I’m interested in ethics of technology, metaphysics, and rationalism. You can often find me at a cafe, making jewelry, or writing poetry outside of school. A fun fact about me is that I enjoy a good, brined pickle.
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PAST EDITORS
Molly Banks | Nate Pedersen | Rylan Garwood | Harrison Fitch | Ben Hauge | Wendi Zhou
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PAST EDITORS-IN-CHIEF
Rhea Shinde (2023-2024) | Braeden Giaconi (2021-2023)