David Rondel

David Rondel is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Nevada, Reno. He earned his Ph.D. from McMaster University in 2009 and has established himself as a prominent scholar in social and political philosophy, American pragmatism, and the philosophy of emotion.

Dr. Rondel's educational background includes a Ph.D. in Philosophy from McMaster University, completed in 2009. His dissertation was titled "Equality as Democracy: Reconstructing Liberal Egalitarianism."

• Ph.D. in Philosophy, McMaster University (2009)

Dr. Rondel's research focuses on social and political philosophy, American pragmatism, and the philosophy of emotion. His work explores the intersections between egalitarian theory, democratic ideals, and pragmatic approaches to philosophical problems. More recently, he has turned significant attention to the philosophy of anxiety, examining its connections to existential thought, moral psychology, and therapeutic practices. His research demonstrates a deep engagement with thinkers like William James, John Dewey, Richard Rorty, and contemporary debates in political philosophy.

Dr. Rondel's recent publications reveal a growing interest in the philosophical dimensions of anxiety, with multiple 2024 publications exploring this theme through various philosophical traditions including Stoicism, existentialism, and pragmatism. His work shows a consistent thread connecting political philosophy with questions of human emotion and psychological experience, demonstrating how philosophical inquiry can illuminate both theoretical and deeply personal aspects of the human condition.

Dr. Rondel teaches a range of courses including Introduction to Philosophy, Early Modern Philosophy, Contemporary Moral Issues, Contemporary Political Philosophy, Topics in the Philosophy of Law, American Philosophy, and a Graduate Seminar on Liberalism and Its Discontents.