George Seidel

Fr. George Seidel, O.S.B. serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Philosophy within the College of Arts and Sciences at Saint Martin's University's Main Campus in Lacey, Washington. His office is located in Old Main 419 (shared), with contact via gseidel@stmartin.edu or 360-438-4416.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. from University of Toronto
• M.A. from University of Toronto
• B.A. from Saint Martin's College
• Studies at Pontificium Athenaeum Anselmianum, Rome

Seidel specializes in historical and systematic philosophy, with documented expertise in German Idealism through his commentary on Fichte's Wissenschafteslehre and metaphysical investigations into angelology. His research bridges continental philosophy traditions with theological inquiry, particularly evident in his exploration of philosophical theology and ontology. The depth of his seven-book bibliography reflects sustained scholarly engagement across history of philosophy and metaphysical discourse.

As a Benedictine monk (O.S.B.), his academic work integrates monastic intellectual traditions with contemporary philosophical analysis, though specific advising activities or research grants remain undocumented in available materials.