Eugene Thacker

Eugene Thacker is a Professor of Media Studies at The New School, specifically within the School of Media Studies under the Schools of Public Engagement. He holds a PhD in Comparative Literature from Rutgers University. His research interests span media theory, critical philosophy, horror studies, and existential themes, with notable contributions to interdisciplinary scholarship at the intersection of media, biology, and political theory.

Thacker’s recent publications include Infinite Resignation (2018), Horror of Philosophy trilogy (2015), and foundational texts like Biomedia (2004). His work often explores dark themes such as existential risk, posthumanism, and the limits of human cognition. He has co-authored influential works like Excommunication (2013) and edited Schopenhauer’s On the Suffering of the World (2020).

Thacker teaches advanced courses such as 'Media Theory,' 'Melancholy,' and 'The Sublime,' reflecting his engagement with philosophical and cultural critique. His courses frequently blend theoretical rigor with contemporary issues in media and culture. No formal scientific awards are listed, though his academic contributions are widely recognized in critical theory circles.

He advises no listed students and no grants are mentioned, but his academic output demonstrates sustained intellectual engagement. His work is affiliated with interdisciplinary research groups and theoretical networks exploring media’s role in shaping existential and philosophical discourse.