Media & Outreach

Media
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Some interviews, blog posts, and podcast appearances.
I enjoy discussing my research on topics like trust, sexual autonomy, consent, and Kant's philosophy, as well as my personal experiences as an international grad student in philosophy, exploring the intricate balance between family life and academia.
​I'm eager for further discussions or collaborations, so please feel free to reach out.
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Blog Post: "Caring for Valid Sexual Consent," New Work in Philosophy Substack. June 2024.
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Interview: "Why Philosophy," Substack (featured at Daily Nous). May 2024.
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Webinar: APA Live on APA Live on Grad School Application Decisions, March 2024
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Interview: "APA Member Interview: Eli Benjamin," Blog of the APA, August 2023.
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Op-ed: "Building Community and Trust During a Graduate Student Strike," The APA Blog, March 2023.
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Podcast: "Philosophy of Sex and Kant," What 2 Do With That? , May 2022
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Podcast: "Eli Benjamin Israel on Moving to the US, Kant and the Sublime, and Interdisciplinary Public Philosophy," The Philosopher's Nest, August 2022.
Scholar Activism on Sexual Ethics
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As part of my research on sexual ethics, I pursue scholar activism in this area, sharing my insights with the relevant communities as well as incorporating their experiences into my work. 

Starting in March 2024, I joined the Center for Positive Sexuality (Los Angeles, CA) as a research affiliate. The CPS is a non-profit association dedicated to addressing social issues through sex-positive research and education. If you are an undergraduate student in philosophy interested in conducting academic research on sexuality, please feel free to contact me or read more about the CPS's internships 

During the COVID-19 quarantines, I designed and taught an online 'Introduction to the Philosophy of Sex & Love' via Zoom. We explored various topics, from Plato's writings on Eros to Martha Nussbaum's insights on sexual objectification and its moral implications. The virtual setting proved to be a dynamic platform for fostering connection and meaningful discourse in times of social distancing.

In the summer of 2022, I delivered a lecture at the Israeli Center for Alternative Sexualities conference on 'Autonomy, Consent, and Kink,' exploring crucial ethical considerations within alternative sexual communities.

In 2024, I have furthered this commitment through two new affiliations. In March, I joined the Center for Positive Sexuality (Los Angeles, CA) as a research affiliate. The CPS is a non-profit association dedicated to addressing social issues through sex-positive research and education (If you're an undergrad sin philosophy interested in research on sexuality, check out about CPS's internships here).  Additionally, as of August, I am proud to be part of the Ethical Dating Online Network, which is committed to promoting ethical and respectful practices within the online dating space. You can learn more about our mission and values here.
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​Philosophy 360°

In 2017, I co-founded Philosophy 360°, and had the honor of receiving the prestigious JNF-KKL Switzerland-Israel Foundation for the Promotion of Philosophy for two consecutive years (2019 and 2020) in recognition of the project’s impact.

Philosophy 360°focused on fostering interdisciplinary dialogues between philosophy and other disciplines. The project included annual conferences tailored for BA and MA students, providing a unique space for cross-disciplinary exploration, and a monthly lecture series aimed at making these interdisciplinary discussions accessible to non-academic audiences. This series took place in various night venues in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, including bars, cafés, and bookstores. 

Throughout the project’s three-year duration, we were proud to have garnered support from prestigious institutions, including the Department of Philosophy at the Hebrew University, S. H. Bergman Center for Philosophical Studies, The Sydney M. Edelstein Center for the History and Philosophy of Science, Technology, and Medicine, the Martin Buber Society of Fellows, and the Hebrew University Student Union.