David Rothenberg

David Rothenberg is a Distinguished Professor in the Humanities & Social Sciences department at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). His research spans the intersection of music, nature, and philosophy, with a focus on animal communication and ecological aesthetics. He is known for books like Why Birds Sing, Bug Music, and Survival of the Beautiful, translated into over eleven languages.

Rothenberg holds a Ph.D. from Boston University (1991) and a B.A. from Harvard College (1984). His work investigates the musicality of animals, cultural transmission in species, and the philosophical implications of human-nature relationships. Notable projects include collaborations with whales, birds, and insects, exploring interspecies music and ecological soundscapes.

His publications reflect interdisciplinary themes, blending biology, musicology, and environmental ethics. Recent works examine technological limits, urban wildlife, and Wittgensteinian philosophy applied to natural phenomena. Rothenberg actively engages in public discourse through lectures, performances, and media.

Awards and honors are not explicitly listed, but his extensive academic and creative output underscores significant contributions to eco-philosophy and bioacoustics. He teaches courses on globalization, electronic music, and environmental ethics at NJIT.