Andreas Elpidorou is Professor of Philosophy and the Chair of the Philosophy Department at the University of Louisville. His work focuses on the philosophical study of human emotions, with a particular emphasis on boredom. He has published extensively on the subject and developed a novel theoretical model of boredom that sheds light on its complicated nature and numerous psychological, behavioral, and social effects. In his written work, he explores the function, value, and dangers of boredom and strives to offer clear, precise, and critical explications of aspects of our mental lives that often remain hidden from us. In 2020, he published with Oxford University Press, Propelled: How Boredom, Frustration, and Anticipation Lead us to the Good Life, a book exploring how boredom, frustration, and anticipation can help us live a meaningful and fulfilling life. Propelled was selected as one of Kirkus' Reviews Best Books of 2020. 

In 2025, he has published a new book on boredom, The Anatomy of Boredom, with Oxford University Press. The book offers a systematic presentation of available research on boredom and provides a sustained argument in support of a functional theory of boredom, one that delineates boredom in terms of its role in our mental, behavioral, and social existence. The “Anatomy of Boredom” received high praise in the Los Angeles Review of Books. As the reviewer noted: “ 'Anatomy' has the one quality I value highly, and it’s a quality I’ve found only in top-notch philosophy; the writing is simple enough that the reading doesn’t hurt, yet the claims are complex enough that the reader feels intelligent. 'Anatomy' guides you through heavy forest but holds your hand to journey’s end.”

For a complete list of publicatoins and more information, visit his personal website (elpidorou.net). 

Andreas' work on the function and value of boredom has received worldwide media attention. It has been featured in articles for the New York Times, Washington Post, BBC News, Forbes, Nautilus, Nature, Fast Company, Vogue, Business Insider, and others. He has also made appearances both on the radio and television discussing boredom.