Elisabeth Camp

Elisabeth Camp is an American philosopher and a professor of philosophy at Rutgers University. Her academic career includes positions at the University of Pennsylvania and a fellowship at Harvard University. Camp's research primarily focuses on the philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, and aesthetics. She investigates non-standard forms of thought and speech, including figurative language such as metaphor and sarcasm, and their impact on communication and meaning. Her work also touches upon concepts, animal cognition, and the effects of loaded language. Camp has been recognized for her contributions to the field and for her involvement in initiatives that support women in academic philosophy, such as the "Athena in Action" workshops.