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Christopher Penfield is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Sweet Briar College since 2017. He holds a B.A. from Haverford College, an M.A. from The New School for Social Research, and a Ph.D. from Purdue University. His research focuses on postwar French philosophy, critical theory, and the intersections of political, social, and ethical agency. Penfield has authored and co-edited books such as Between Foucault and Derrida (2016) and is currently under review for a monograph on Deleuze’s engagement with Foucault. His translations of Deleuze’s Foucault seminars, supported by an NEH grant, are a major contribution to the field. Penfield teaches diverse courses, including philosophy of race, feminist philosophy, and environmental ethics.
Education:
- B.A., Philosophy, Haverford College
- M.A., Philosophy, The New School for Social Research
- Ph.D., Philosophy, Purdue University
Research Interests: Penfield’s work centers on postwar French philosophy, particularly Deleuze and Foucault, with a focus on power structures, biopolitics, and critical theory. He explores how these thinkers address race, gender, and environmental ethics. His recent work critiques algorithmic policing through Foucault’s lens and examines tyranny and friendship in political philosophy.
Awards/Grants:
- National Endowment for the Humanities Grant (Translation of Deleuze’s Foucault Seminars)
- Council of Independent Colleges Grant (Philosophy Curricular Development)
Advising/Grants: Penfield has advised interdisciplinary projects and contributed to curriculum development. His NEH-supported translation work and CIC grant highlight his commitment to advancing philosophical education and research.
Labs/Teams: While no formal lab is mentioned, his collaborative book projects and translation work indicate engagement with academic networks in French philosophy and critical theory.
