Richard Kearney

Richard Kearney is the Charles Seelig Professor of Philosophy at Boston College, holding positions previously at University College Dublin, the Sorbonne, and the University of Nice. His work bridges European philosophy and literature, with 27 authored books and 23 edited volumes translated into 21 languages. Research interests include Phenomenology, Hermeneutics, Aesthetics, and Ethics of Hospitality/Ecology.

• Education: M.A. McGill University, Ph.D. University of Paris X
• Awards: Research Ireland Medal (2025), honorary degrees

Recent publications focus on climate ethics, film philosophy, and radical hospitality. Active in public intellectual work through media appearances and the Guestbook Project. Serves on Royal Irish Academy and previously chaired Irish School of Film at UCD.