Michael Naas

Michael Naas is a Professor of Philosophy at DePaul University and affiliated with The European Graduate School / EGS. His research focuses on ancient Greek philosophy (particularly Plato) and contemporary French philosophy, engaging thinkers such as Nietzsche, Heidegger, Derrida, Lyotard, and Levinas. He specializes in deconstruction, the philosophy of language, and ethical considerations in existential thought.

Naas is renowned for his extensive work on Jacques Derrida, including co-translations of key texts like Rogues (2004) and Learning to Live Finally (2007), as well as co-editing volumes such as The Work of Mourning (2000). His authored works include Plato and the Invention of Life (2018) and Derrida From Now On (2008), which explore Derrida's legacy and intersections between philosophy and other disciplines.

His articles in journals like Philosophy Today and Research in Phenomenology further demonstrate his engagement with continental philosophy's core themes. Naas' scholarship bridges classical and modern thought, offering innovative interpretations of philosophical traditions.