Daniel Wack

Daniel Wack is an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Chair of Business and Management at Knox College, where he has been teaching since 2005. His work bridges philosophical inquiry with media and ethics.

• Ph.D., 2009, University of Chicago
• B.A., 1995, Amherst College

His teaching and research focus on aesthetics, ethics, and the philosophy of film, exploring how artistic mediums shape perception and moral reasoning. He has delivered presentations at major philosophical conferences, including the American Philosophical Association, and has published extensively on topics connecting film to philosophical analysis.

Wack’s recent publications and presentations emphasize the role of medium analysis in understanding art, ethics, and contemporary visual media such as television and film. His work often integrates interdisciplinary approaches, linking philosophical theory to cultural and cinematic trends.