Arnaud Petit

Dr Arnaud Petit is Sub Dean at Brasenose College, University of Oxford, and holds a DPhil in Philosophy from Oxford. His qualifications include a BA and MA from the University of Ottawa. He specializes in philosophy of mind, philosophy of action, and 20th-century European philosophy, with particular focus on Maurice Merleau-Ponty, Iris Murdoch, and Ludwig Wittgenstein. His research explores the nature of human agency, its relationship to responsiveness to meaning, and engagement with technology, emphasizing the enduring relevance of 20th-century philosophical thought. Teaching areas include ethics, post-Kantian philosophy, and Wittgenstein studies. No specific grants or advising roles are listed in the provided texts. He maintains an affiliation with Brasenose College's academic community through both administrative and scholarly contributions.