George Wrisley

George Wrisley is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of North Georgia, specializing in metaphysics, philosophy of language, ethics, and the works of Wittgenstein and Dōgen. He teaches courses such as Ethics from a Global Perspective and has been at UNG since 2010. His research interests include the intersection of language and ontology, Buddhist philosophy, and existential themes like happiness, suffering, and authenticity.

Education: Ph.D. in Philosophy (University of Iowa, 2008), M.A. (Georgia State University, 2002), B.A. (University of Georgia, 1998).

Research Interests: Wittgenstein’s private language argument, Dōgen’s Zen philosophy, Nietzschean ethics, and intersections of Buddhism and Western philosophy. He has presented at institutions like the University of Tokyo and published in journals like the Australasian Journal of Philosophy.

Recent Articles: Focus on comparative philosophy (e.g., Wittgenstein and Dōgen), ethics, and Buddhist thought. Themes include the entanglement of language and enlightenment, compassionate homicide, and intersectional approaches to Confucianism.

Advising & Engagement: Advises the philosophy club at UNG and contributes to academic discussions through blog posts and public talks. His work bridges philosophical theory with practical questions about human existence and ethical living.