David deBruijn

David deBruijn serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy within Auburn University's College of Liberal Arts, holding a PhD from the University of Pittsburgh with active research in multiple philosophical domains.

His academic foundation includes:

• PhD, University of Pittsburgh

Dr. deBruijn specializes in the philosophy of John McDowell and the role of self-awareness in perceptual experience, extending to German rationalism from Leibniz to Kant and contemporary philosophy of perception. His research bridges historical rationalist traditions with modern analytic approaches, emphasizing epistemological frameworks where perceptual experience integrates self-conscious awareness. This work critically examines how rationalist metaphysics informs current debates about sensory cognition and conceptual content.

His scholarly output and professional activities are documented at dmdebruijn.com, reflecting ongoing contributions to philosophical discourse.

Dr. deBruijn maintains student engagement through appointment-based office hours in Haley Center (Room 2202-3), supporting undergraduate and graduate education within Auburn's philosophy curriculum while advancing his research agenda at the intersection of historical and contemporary philosophy.