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Daniel Werner serves as an Associate Professor and Chair of the Philosophy Department at the State University of New York at New Paltz. He holds a Ph.D. from Indiana University and a B.A. from Vassar College, with his office located in JFT 914. Contactable via wernerd@newpaltz.edu or (845) 257-2315, he is currently on sabbatical for the 2025-2026 academic year.
His educational background includes:
- Ph.D., Indiana University
- B.A., Vassar College
Werner's research centers on Ancient Philosophy with rigorous specialization in Plato's dialogues, particularly the Phaedo and Phaedrus. He examines philosophical treatments of death, suicide, love, myth, rhetoric, and epistemology, bridging classical analysis with contemporary ethical questions about life, meaning, and human experience. His scholarly approach combines close textual analysis with thematic exploration of enduring philosophical problems.
His publication trajectory reveals deep, sustained engagement with Platonic scholarship across 15 years, consistently focusing on core dialogues like the Phaedo, Phaedrus, Euthyphro, and Alcibiades I. Recurring themes include the philosophy of death, mythological structures, and epistemological frameworks, with contributions appearing in premier journals such as Ancient Philosophy, Oxford Studies in Ancient Philosophy, and Apeiron. This body of work demonstrates methodological consistency and growing influence in Platonic studies.
No scientific awards or honors were documented in the source materials.
Available records indicate no formal graduate student advisement or external grant funding. His academic contributions appear centered on independent scholarship and departmental leadership as Chair.
Research infrastructure details including laboratories, collaborative teams, or institutional research centers were not referenced in the provided documentation.
