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Credits: Posthuman/ChatGPT 2025
Dr. Ferrando brings over a decade of international teaching experience, consistently earning stellar student reviews for their dynamic, experiential approach to education.
Their teaching style emphasizes critical thinking, active engagement, and real-world application, creating a transformative learning environment.
Dr. Ferrando brings diverse global perspectives into the classroom, fostering an inclusive and supportive space where every student feels seen, heard, and empowered to share their insights, engage meaningfully with the world, and grow into their full potential.
Dr. Ferrando has taught at New York University (NYU) since 2014. Since 2025, they have also been teaching at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) and the Posthuman Academy.
Their teaching style emphasizes critical thinking, active engagement, and real-world application, creating a transformative learning environment.
Dr. Ferrando brings diverse global perspectives into the classroom, fostering an inclusive and supportive space where every student feels seen, heard, and empowered to share their insights, engage meaningfully with the world, and grow into their full potential.
Dr. Ferrando has taught at New York University (NYU) since 2014. Since 2025, they have also been teaching at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) and the Posthuman Academy.
TESTIMONIALS
"Please never stop teaching, what you teach and the space you give students to truly be themselves is beautiful. Wish you all the best, I appreciate what you do so dearly."
NYU Student, Student Feedback, Spring 2025
NYU Student, Student Feedback, Spring 2025
ACADEMIC COURSES at NYU
SPRING 2026
Spring 2025: Dr. Ferrando taught the course "From Pre-Human to Post-human: The Art of Being Who We Are" in Ancient Philosophies (Global Works 1) at NYU-Liberal Studies. The section is fully booked. This course routinely receives the highest score of 4.9 out of 5 points in the students' evaluations at NYU!
From the Students' evaluations
- Spring 2025 -
Course "From Pre-Human to Post-human: The Art of Being Who We Are"
in Ancient Philosophies (Global Works 1):
- Spring 2025 -
Course "From Pre-Human to Post-human: The Art of Being Who We Are"
in Ancient Philosophies (Global Works 1):
"Please never stop teaching, what you teach and the space you give students to truly be themselves is beautiful. Wish you all the best, I appreciate what you do so dearly."
"Thank you for everything! You have been absolutely amazing and I have learned a lot from you! I am glad our paths crossed at the right time!"
"Amazing professor, would take again over and over."
Thank you so, so, so much for this semester. Your class has been special, and I will carry the lessons I have learned about myself and others forward through my college career
"This was an incredible class and I’m glad I got to be a part of it. Thank you so much! I will definitely take more classes with you in the future. This has been so enjoyable!"
"Thank you for everything! You have been absolutely amazing and I have learned a lot from you! I am glad our paths crossed at the right time!"
"Amazing professor, would take again over and over."
Thank you so, so, so much for this semester. Your class has been special, and I will carry the lessons I have learned about myself and others forward through my college career
"This was an incredible class and I’m glad I got to be a part of it. Thank you so much! I will definitely take more classes with you in the future. This has been so enjoyable!"
From the Students' evaluations
- Spring 2024 -
Course "From Humans to Posthumans" in Contemporary Philosophies (Global Works 3):
"Thank you so much for such a phenomenal semester. I am extremely grateful to have been in your class. You allowed me a different perspective on the world and I am so fortunate to have been taught by someone who is so kind and flexible."
"Professor Ferrando is so passionate about philosophy and appreciates everyone's perspective equally!"
I" enjoyed your class a lot, and I was happy that it made me think critically about larger than life topics, and what it is to be human and a member of the human species. I think the thought experiments that we would do in class, were very insightful and thought provoking. It made me question a lot of beliefs that I had. Thank You!"
"Professor Ferrando is so passionate about philosophy and appreciates everyone's perspective equally!"
I" enjoyed your class a lot, and I was happy that it made me think critically about larger than life topics, and what it is to be human and a member of the human species. I think the thought experiments that we would do in class, were very insightful and thought provoking. It made me question a lot of beliefs that I had. Thank You!"
From the Students' evaluations
- Spring 2023 -
Course "From Humans to Posthumans" in Contemporary Philosophies (Global Works 3):
"It is one of the most important classes I have taken thus far. It began as a required course and later became a stepping stone towards self–actualization and a renewed way of understanding others."
Samples from previous Students' evaluations:
Spring 2020:
"This has been one of my favorite NYU courses thus far. Professor Ferrando made the class environment extremely friendly and comfortable I was never afraid to voice my opinions. I was never into the subject of Bioethics until her class. She is very encouraging and flexible as well during these times of online classes. I can tell that she is very genuine with what she does and wants us to really learn and understand the topics rather than just working for the grades in class."
"This class is so relevant and has become one of the highlights of my week during this stressful time. Thank you professor for being so understanding, so knowledgeable on a topic that used to be so brand new. I talk about our class a lot with my father, and friends and helps us bond because its so interesting. Thank you."
Spring 2018:
To read the entire document of the Student Evaluation of Prof. Ferrando by her Students (Spring 2018), click here:
| Student Evaluations Spring 2018.pdf |
SELECTED PREVIOUS COURSES
Title:
From Humanism to Posthumanism
Focus: Contemporary Philosophy
New York University (NYU)
Course Info:
Global Works III
Taught since 2015:
Spring 2015 / Spring 2016 / Fall 2016 / Spring 2017 / Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020
New York University, Liberal Studies Program - Arts & Science
Course Description:
Global Works III
Taught since 2015:
Spring 2015 / Spring 2016 / Fall 2016 / Spring 2017 / Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020
New York University, Liberal Studies Program - Arts & Science
Course Description:
This course develops around the notion of the human, presenting it not as a static category, but as a process which is constantly evolving. In the first part of the course, we will explore key concepts such as: evolution (Darwin), the overhuman (Nietzsche), technology (Heidegger). In parallel, we will address the notion of the posthuman which, in the contemporary debate, has become a key term to cope with the urgency for an integral redefinition of the human. The philosophical landscape which has developed, includes several schools of thought such as: Posthumanism, Transhumanism, Antihumanism and New Materialism. We will explore the differences between these movements, entering actively into the debate.
In the final part of the Course, we will provide an interactive environment where students directly engage with the contemporary debate. In four workshops, we will discuss crucial topics such as the “pros and cons” of human enhancement (Bioethics), what it means to be posthuman in the daily practices of living (Ethics & Pragmatics), and how to move towards an equal and just posthuman society (Futures Studies). This Course will enrich each participant in their intellectual, existential and social perspectives, realizing that we all have agency in the developments of the futures. To download the complete Syllabus click here.
Students Evaluations
"This course changed my life! This course has transformed my life and has everything to do with current affairs of existence. It is an honor to study with Professor Ferrando!"
"Professor Ferrando is a phenomenal instructor and this is the best course I have taken in my college career so far. I think this course should be offered to everyone at NYU and not just LSP students."
"This class was da bomb!"
To read Prof. Ferrando's Students Evaluations, click here.
Title:
Envisioning Human Existence
Focus: Ancient Philosophy
New York University (NYU)
Envisioning Human Existence
Focus: Ancient Philosophy
New York University (NYU)
Course Info:
Global Works I
Taught since 2014
Fall 2014 / Fall 2015 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2023
New York University, Liberal Studies Program - Arts & Science
Course Description:
Meaning inhabits the search...
Meaning inhabits the search...
Since the very beginning of human civilization, humans have engaged in the quest for meaning and envisioned different paths to deal with the existential search. In this course we will explore how ancient societies developed their approaches, and how the same proposals are still present in contemporary society: from the search for immortality to the spiritual quest; from social and political justice to religious devotion. The course will explore a variety of related topics such as: the human search for meaning, the question of origin, the relationship between life and death, the human and the divine, mythology and society, the connection between social norms and individual ethics. In the first part of the course, we will read the earliest texts ever written from ancient Sumerian, Babylonian, and Egyptian original sources. We will then focus on Persian, Hindu and Buddhist classic literature. To download the complete Syllabus, click here.
Students Evaluations:
"This course overall helped me evolve as a person"
"I have learnt that it is our job to make a change in this world"
"This course pushed me to reexamine myself
– why I am the way I am, why I believe the things I believe –
and to try to define myself according to who I want to be"
To read Prof. Ferrando's Students Evaluations, click here.
ONLINE REVIEWS
Prof. Ferrando is recommended by the website "Rate my Professor": 100% of the students who took her course would take it again.
"She's such an amazing professor!! I want to take her class again.
She makes philosophy so much more interesting!
Take her if you can. Fight to get her!"
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She makes philosophy so much more interesting!
Take her if you can. Fight to get her!"
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PROFESSOR'S PRIDE AND JOY
Dr. Ferrando would like to thank all of her Students:
"It has been a great honor to teach these classes:
You are highly gifted and inspiring Intellectuals
who are making a Change in the World,
Thanks for your Commitment and Vision!
I Am because You Are."
teaching at CIIS
At the Ph.D. Program of East-West Psychology at California Insitute of Integral Studies (CIIS), Dr. Ferrando taught in the Fall 2025 the course Existential Posthumanism: A Journey of Self-Realization in the 21st Century, an integrative exploration of posthuman philosophy that merges theory and lived practice to examine self-realization, ecology, technology, and contemporary forms of consciousness.
teaching at THE POSTHUMAN ACADEMY
Founded as a platform for experimentation and critical inquiry, the Posthuman Academy offers specialized training programs alongside creative and knowledge-building activities focused on reimagining education in a rapidly transforming world. It is currently offering the Certified Training "Posthuman Educator: Plurality, Mediation, Praxis", running from September 2025 to February 2026.
online course "the posthuman"
Just released!
This mini course on the Philosophies of "The Posthuman" is conceived for anyone who is interested in the topic of the posthuman and wishes to access a basic understanding of the different movements that are addressing the topic of the posthuman. In 6 lessons and 3 concepts, Prof. Ferrando explains the main topics related to the posthuman turn.
This mini course on the Philosophies of "The Posthuman" is conceived for anyone who is interested in the topic of the posthuman and wishes to access a basic understanding of the different movements that are addressing the topic of the posthuman. In 6 lessons and 3 concepts, Prof. Ferrando explains the main topics related to the posthuman turn.
This is the outline of the Course:
6 LESSONS
Lesson 1: What does "POSHTUMAN" mean";
Lesson 2: What is TRANSHUMANISM;
Lesson 3: What is POSTHUMANISM?
Lesson 4: What does POST-HUMANISM mean?
Lesson 5: What does POST-ANTHROPOCENTRISM mean?
Lesson 6: What does POST-DUALISM mean?
3 CONCEPTS
Concept 1: Are we already POSTUMAN?; Concept 2: What is the MAIN DIFFERENCE bewteen POSTHUMANISM and TRANSHUMANISM?; Concept 3: What are the ROOTS of POSTHUMANISM and TRANSHUMANISM).
6 LESSONS
Lesson 1: What does "POSHTUMAN" mean";
Lesson 2: What is TRANSHUMANISM;
Lesson 3: What is POSTHUMANISM?
Lesson 4: What does POST-HUMANISM mean?
Lesson 5: What does POST-ANTHROPOCENTRISM mean?
Lesson 6: What does POST-DUALISM mean?
3 CONCEPTS
Concept 1: Are we already POSTUMAN?; Concept 2: What is the MAIN DIFFERENCE bewteen POSTHUMANISM and TRANSHUMANISM?; Concept 3: What are the ROOTS of POSTHUMANISM and TRANSHUMANISM).
The Course "The Posthuman" is freely available here and on Youtube.
News
The Course, with added quizzes and transcripts, is now available for free on OpenLearn!
News
The Course, with added quizzes and transcripts, is now available for free on OpenLearn!
PORTFOLIO
Spotlights!
Dr. Ferrando's new Teaching Portfolio offers a full description of her teaching style. It includes:
1. Syllabi (Ancient, Modern and Contemporary Philosophy); 2. Course Outline; 3. Class Format; 4. Material (Samples of: Essay Topics, Assignments, Exam Questions); 5. Student Engagement; 6. Proposals.
Dr. Ferrando's new Teaching Portfolio offers a full description of her teaching style. It includes:
1. Syllabi (Ancient, Modern and Contemporary Philosophy); 2. Course Outline; 3. Class Format; 4. Material (Samples of: Essay Topics, Assignments, Exam Questions); 5. Student Engagement; 6. Proposals.