Dmitri Nikulin

Dmitri Nikulin is a Professor of Philosophy at The New School's Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, serving as Director of Undergraduate Studies and Departmental Faculty Advisor. He holds a PhD from the Institute for Philosophy of the Academy of Sciences in Moscow (1990). His work centers on the philosophy of dialogue, ancient/modern philosophy, and the interplay between history and political thought. Nikulin emphasizes dialogue as foundational to human meaning-making, arguing that identity emerges through continuous conversation with others.

Recent publications include Critique of Bored Reason (2022), exploring modernity's constraints, and Facets of Modernity (2021), analyzing fractured subjectivity. His research bridges classical philosophy (Plato, Neoplatonism) with contemporary issues like democracy and humor's political role.

Nikulin teaches courses on action/non-action, Plato's legacy, and independent study modules. While no specific grants or awards are listed, his work engages interdisciplinary themes in ethics, aesthetics, and social theory. He advises students in philosophy programs and oversees undergraduate curricula.