Matthew Cuddeback

Matthew Cuddeback is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Providence College, specializing in medieval philosophy, ethics, and the intersection of philosophical and theological inquiry. His research focuses on the works of Thomas Aquinas and Josef Pieper, with a particular emphasis on metaphysics, natural law, and the integration of scholastic traditions into contemporary thought.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Philosophy from The Catholic University of America, focusing on Light and Form in Thomas Aquinas’s Metaphysics of the Knower.

Cuddeback’s scholarly contributions explore themes such as personal unity, divine illumination, and the relevance of traditional philosophical frameworks to modern challenges. His publications span chapters in edited volumes and journal articles, reflecting a commitment to interdisciplinary dialogue between philosophy, theology, and psychology.

Cuddeback has received institutional support through grants like the Committee on Aid to Faculty Research (2007–2008), which funded projects on Thomas Aquinas's philosophy of human knowledge and natural law ethics. His work bridges historical scholasticism with practical applications in moral and intellectual formation.