Jeffrey T. Nealon

Jeffrey T. Nealon is Edwin Erle Sparks Professor of English and Philosophy at Penn State, publishing extensively on contemporary theory, biopolitics, and American culture. His work bridges literary studies and philosophy.

Research examines neoliberal subjectivity, performativity, and materialist philosophy. Recent books include Fates of the Performative (2021) and Elegy for Literature (2022), analyzing shifts in cultural logic and textual authority.

Articles explore intersections of economics, power, and representation. Teaching focuses on American literature after 1900, theory, and cultural studies.