Terrance MacMullan

Terrance MacMullan is a Professor and Department Chair of Philosophy at Eastern Washington University. His work bridges academic philosophy with public engagement, focusing on issues of race, Latin American thought, and the philosophical dimensions of popular culture. He is the author of Habits of Whiteness and has published extensively on topics ranging from anti-racism education to the philosophical implications of Star Wars narratives.

His research interests emphasize reimagining philosophy’s role in public life through initiatives like Philosophy for Children (P4C), fostering critical thinking in youth across the Inland Northwest. He critiques systemic whiteness and imperialist ideologies while exploring Latin American thinkers like José Vasconcelos and Pedro Albizu Campos.

Recent publications analyze pop culture as a medium for philosophical inquiry, including studies on Rogue One’s portrayal of rebellion and The Last Jedi’s cosmological themes. His scholarship also engages Deweyan pragmatism, global citizenship theory, and the intersections of art and social justice, as seen in his work on Diego Rivera and John Dewey.

While no specific grants or awards are listed, his work consistently addresses urgent social and political issues, positioning him as an influential public intellectual. He directs university philosophy programs and maintains active research collaborations in both continental and Anglo-American philosophical traditions.