Glenn Statile

Glenn Statile is an Associate Professor in the Philosophy Department at St. John's University's St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He has been a faculty member since 1998 and serves as director of the Long Island Philosophical Society, organizing two annual conferences. His work bridges philosophy with religion and aesthetics, and he has contributed to TV programs on Christian art history. He also played a role in the 2004 U.S. Women’s Chess Championship as assistant director to Dr. Frank Brady.

• B.A., summa cum laude, Philosophy, Fordham University, 1990
• M.Phil., Philosophy, City University of New York Graduate Center, 1996
• Ph.D., Philosophy, City University of New York Graduate Center, 1998

Dr. Statile's research focuses on the history and philosophy of science, the intersection of science and religion, and aesthetics. His publications analyze topics like string theory, Einstein's spirituality, and the philosophical implications of quantum mechanics. His upcoming book, Polymathic Investigations (2010), reflects his interdisciplinary approach.

Publications highlight his exploration of metaphysics, epistemology, and interdisciplinary themes. He has published in journals like Global Spiral, The Fellowship of Catholic Scholars Quarterly, and International Philosophical Quarterly, often addressing tensions between scientific concepts and philosophical or theological questions.

Dr. Statile actively engages in academic leadership and public scholarship through conferences, lecture series, and media appearances. His work connects philosophical inquiry to broader cultural and scientific discourses.