Craig Greenman

Craig Greenman is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Grand Valley State University, part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He has previously served as Professor of Philosophy at Colby-Sawyer College and has taught at Purdue University, Northern Illinois University, Oakton Community College, and King’s College in Kathmandu, Nepal.

His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Loyola University Chicago.

Dr. Greenman's research lies at the intersection of aesthetics, existentialism, and ethics, with a particular focus on suicide, survival, and the role of artistic expression in human meaning-making. His work creatively blends philosophical inquiry with literary form, as seen in his publication Expression and Survival: An Aesthetic Approach to the Problem of Suicide and his forthcoming dialogic manuscript Believe Everything: Philosophical Dialogues. He also publishes in journals such as the Journal of Social Philosophy and Writing on the Edge, reflecting his interdisciplinary engagement with ethics and experimental writing.

His recent publications span themes in philosophy of art, skepticism, and creative expression, showing a consistent trend toward blending philosophical rigor with narrative and literary innovation. This synthesis of analytic and creative modes defines his scholarly identity.

His artistic achievements include:

• Pushcart Prize nomination for short fiction
• Walker Percy Prize nomination for short fiction
• Poetry published in multiple literary journals
• Songs aired on television and radio
• Short films featured in festivals across the U.S. and India

There is no public information regarding student advising or research grants. However, his extensive creative output suggests an active engagement in artistic and philosophical mentorship. He maintains an office at B-3 204 Mackinac Hall on the Allendale Campus and is accessible via email and phone.

Dr. Greenman is affiliated with a vibrant department that supports student groups like the Ethics Bowl Team and Philosophy Club, and hosts a Philosophy Colloquium Series, indicating an environment conducive to intellectual exchange. His periodic teaching in Nepal also reflects a cross-cultural educational commitment.