About
Dr. Daniel Zelinski is a Professor of Philosophy & Religion at Richard Bland College since 2012. He holds degrees from the University of California, Irvine: BA in Mathematics (1988), MA in Philosophy (1991), and PhD in Philosophy (1997). His research focuses on mysticism, ethics across religious traditions, and comparative philosophy, particularly in Zen Buddhism and Stoicism. He has delivered lectures on topics like ‘The Problem of Divine Foreknowledge’ and ‘Zen & the Meaning of Life,’ emphasizing philosophical engagement with religious and existential themes.
Key research areas include mystical ethics, nondualistic spiritual traditions, and the intersection of philosophy with popular culture (e.g., analyzing Tom Petty’s work philosophically). His presentations span conferences at institutions like Princeton University and the Virginia Philosophical Association. Though no formal awards are listed, his scholarly output reflects sustained engagement with interdisciplinary and historical philosophical questions.
No advising/grants are explicitly mentioned, but his work bridges academic philosophy with practical religious inquiry. He has no listed lab affiliations but actively publishes in journals like Philosophia and Journal of Buddhist Ethics.
