David Pettigrew

David Pettigrew is a Professor and Chairperson of the Philosophy Department at Southern Connecticut State University. His work bridges phenomenology, existentialism, and psychoanalysis with critical engagement in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, particularly focusing on Bosnia and Herzegovina. His research emphasizes ethical implications and international law in post-genocide societies.

Research Interests: Pettigrew’s work explores the intersection of phenomenology, existentialism, and psychoanalytic theory in analyzing genocide, justice, and international intervention. His scholarship addresses the ethical and political dimensions of trauma, memory, and human rights.

Article Trends: His publications reveal a focus on

• genocide in Eastern Europe (particularly Bosnia)
• international law and intervention
• psychoanalytic interpretations of trauma
• existential ethics
• geopolitical exclusion mechanisms
• memory and justice in post-conflict societies