“A great achievement” — Barry Lam
“A fascinating take…a key innovation.” — C. Thi Nguyen
“a compelling guide to how we can minimize, and sometimes even resolve, interpersonal conflict.” — Sarah Buss
Coming October 27, 2026
Princeton University Press
“Schroeder’s work is unmatched in its clarity, incisiveness, originality, creativity, and depth.”
Research
“at the same time both richly imaginative and uncompromisingly argumentative.”
Graduate Students
“it establishes a kind of plateau from which future work on the subject will have to proceed.”
The Conflict Project
Public Philosophy
I aim at the next stage of my career to find more ways to do philosophy in ways that are visible and accessible to more people. See here for my latest. In 2025 I was a Sanders Media Fellow in the category for trade books and a Beyond the Ivory Tower fellow.
If you have an idea for how I can reach more people with my work, especially for work connected to conflict and interpersonal relationships, reach out.
I'm a philosopher who tries to see the best in others - but I know there are limits
I'm a philosopher who tries to see the best in others - but I know there are limits
Immortality: Promise or Peril?
Immortality: Promise or Peril?
How to Be Grateful To Someone - Even when you Really Don't Want to
How to Be Grateful To Someone - Even when you Really Don't Want to
Teaching
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