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David L. Sedley is an Associate Professor of French and Comparative Literature at Haverford College, specializing in 16th–17th century French literature and its intersections with science, philosophy, and art. He teaches courses on Michel de Montaigne, Blaise Pascal, and John Milton, emphasizing the historical connections between the humanities and sciences.
- B.A. in Philosophy, Yale University
- Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, Princeton University
His research explores the division between the mechanical and liberal arts, the relationship between mathematical abstraction and literary truth, and the material culture of Renaissance France. He is currently writing Race to Infinity, examining how physical spaces like staircases evoke sensations of infinity in the mind and body.
At Haverford, Sedley bridges disciplines by collaborating with mathematicians and scientists, reflecting his interest in the dialogue between the 'two cultures' of science and literature. His office, filled with books and artifacts like a Citroën poster and Pascal exhibition catalog, underscores his interdisciplinary approach.
