Samuel Talcott

Samuel Talcott, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy. His research focuses on the history of philosophy, continental philosophy, ethics, philosophy of medicine, and social-political philosophy with a particular emphasis on 20th century French thinkers like Georges Canguilhem and Michel Foucault. He teaches courses on intellectual heritage, ethics, philosophy of medicine, and philosophy of race, class, and gender.

• Education: BA from Penn State University; MA and PhD from DePaul University

His research explores intersections between modern philosophy and the life sciences, particularly examining concepts of biopower and error through Canguilhem's work. Recent publications analyze Canguilhem's engagement with molecular biology and Foucault's analytics of power. He has presented widely on themes of biopolitics, medical philosophy, and the philosophy of place.

No scientific awards are listed. His teaching and research have been supported through various academic roles including core lecturer at Seattle University (2008-2010) and full-time faculty at DePaul (2006-2008). He has also taught English in France (2001-2002).