Jacqueline MariñaView profile
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Jacqueline Mariña is a Professor of Philosophy at Purdue University specializing in ethics and philosophy of religion with particular expertise in Kant and Schleiermacher. Her research focuses on the intersections of moral philosophy, religious thought, and German idealism. Her primary research interests include Kant's moral philosophy, Schleiermacher's theological contributions, the philosophy of religion, ethics, and the relationship between Kant and Schleiermacher. She has made significant contributions to understanding Kant's concepts of freedom, will, and moral law, while also exploring Schleiermacher's critique of Kantian ethics and his development of a theology centered on religious experience. Mariña's scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on Kantian ethics and its reception, particularly examining the relationship between Kant and Schleiermacher. Her work spans historical analysis of philosophical texts, contemporary ethical theory, and theology. Recent publications show increasing attention to problems of evil, religious experience, and the social dimensions of morality within the Kantian framework. Mariña has advised numerous graduate students and maintains an active research program with multiple book projects underway, including work on Kant's religion and Kant's personal identity. She has presented her research at major philosophical conferences including the Pacific APA and Eastern Philosophical Association meetings.