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C. Allen Speight is a Professor of Philosophy at Boston University’s College of Arts & Sciences, specializing in German Idealism, particularly Hegel, and interdisciplinary studies in aesthetics, literature, and religion. He has held prestigious fellowships including Fulbright Professorships (Leuphana Universität Lüneburg, 2012; Ruhr-Universität Bochum, 1991-92), Berlin Prize Fellowship (2003), and DAAD Fellowship (1990). His teaching excellence has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Undergraduate Philosophy Association’s Excellence in Teaching Award (twice).
Dr. Speight’s research focuses on Hegel’s philosophy of art, literature, and agency, with notable contributions to German Idealism’s intersection with Romanticism and modern thought. He has authored influential books like Hegel, Literature and the Problem of Agency (2001) and edited volumes on topics ranging from reconciliation post-conflict to the philosophy of religion.
His work bridges philosophy with cultural critique, examining themes such as tragedy, narrative, and the role of art in modernity. Recent publications explore Hegel’s engagement with comedy, Kantian ethics, and existentialism, reflecting his commitment to reinterpreting classical philosophy for contemporary debates.
- Education: Ph.D., University of Chicago
- Previous Institutions: St. Xavier University of Chicago, University of Chicago (where he chaired the Basic Program of Liberal Education for Adults)
Speight’s academic leadership includes editorial roles in Springer and Cambridge University Press series, and his reviews span journals like Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews and Oxford Handbook of Hegel.
