معرفی
Antonia LoLordo is the George C. and Clare F. Downing Memorial Professor of Philosophy and Department Chair at the University of Virginia’s Corcoran Department of Philosophy. Her work focuses on 17th and 18th century European philosophy, with expertise in figures like Gassendi, Locke, and Shepherd, and themes such as causation, freedom, rationality, and canon formation. She co-founded and co-edits the Journal of Modern Philosophy.
Education
- B.A., McGill University
- M.A., Dalhousie University
- Ph.D., Rutgers University
Research Interests
- Early modern philosophy’s engagement with epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics
- Rehabilitation of underappreciated thinkers like Mary Shepherd
- Interpretation of foundational texts by Locke, Gassendi, and Berkeley
- Debates over causation, perception, and the external world
Publications include monographs like Locke's Moral Man and edited volumes such as Debates in Modern Philosophy. Recent work explores early modern accounts of Epicureanism and critiques of Cartesian philosophy. Her scholarship bridges historical analysis with contemporary philosophical relevance.
Professional Activities include editorial work, academic service as department chair, and contributions to scholarly networks in early modern studies.
