Jacob Rosen

Jacob Rosen is an Associate Professor and Department Chair of Philosophy at the University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Philosophy. He previously held positions as a Bersoff Fellow at NYU, a wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (junior researcher) at Humboldt University in Berlin, and served as an assistant and associate professor at Harvard University. His research specializes in Aristotle’s physics, metaphysics, and logic, with a focus on topics like actual infinities, Zeno’s paradoxes, and the unity of change in Aristotle’s works. Rosen earned his PhD in Philosophy from Princeton University in 2008.

• Education: PhD in Philosophy, Princeton University (2008)

Rosen’s research interests center on Aristotle’s foundational works, particularly in metaphysics and physics, with contributions to understanding Aristotle’s logical methods and their philosophical implications. His publications explore themes such as motion, infinity, and modal logic in Aristotle’s texts. Notable works include analyses of Aristotle’s Actual Infinities (2021) and Zeno Beach (2020).

His academic awards include the Bersoff Fellowship at NYU, highlighting his scholarly contributions. Rosen’s office is located at 1025 Cathedral of Learning, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, and he can be reached via email.