George Rudebusch

George Rudebusch is a Professor of Philosophy at Northern Arizona University, specializing in Ancient Greek Philosophy with a primary focus on Plato and Socrates. His academic work centers on metaphysical and ethical inquiries within Platonic dialogues, particularly examining concepts of the Good, pleasure, virtue, and the Theory of Forms.

His research spans Plato's metaphysical frameworks including diairesis (division), genos and eidos relationships, and measure theory in the Philebus. Rudebusch investigates Socratic methodology, the unity of virtue, and the philosophical significance of pleasure-pain dichotomies. His scholarship combines rigorous textual analysis with contemporary philosophical engagement, revealing enduring relevance in Platonic ethics and epistemology. Key contributions include commentaries on the Philebus and analyses of Republic passages concerning the Form of the Good.

Recent publications (2023-2024) demonstrate sustained exploration of Platonic metaphysics through division theory, kind classification, and Philebus exegesis. His work shows consistent thematic focus on the interplay between mathematical concepts and ethical theory in Plato, with particular attention to Peras (Limit), Apeiron (Unlimited), and Meikton (Mixture) as structural principles. The 2024 article "Division and Metaphysics in Plato" represents the current trajectory of his research into Platonic dialectical method.

No scientific awards are documented in available sources.

Information regarding student advising and research grants is not provided in current documentation, though his extensive publication record suggests significant mentorship activity within the philosophy department. His scholarly network appears concentrated in Platonic studies with collaborations evident in co-authored works like "Genos and Eidos in Plato" (2023).