معرفی
Erik W. Schmidt is a Professor of Philosophy at Gonzaga University, specializing in the intersection of philosophy and art. His interdisciplinary research spans ethics, moral psychology, and the philosophical analysis of literature and visual arts.
- Ph.D., Philosophy, Syracuse University
- B.A., Philosophy, Wheaton College
Professor Schmidt’s work explores how medium, genre, and form in art and literature enhance philosophical inquiry. He employs Shakespeare’s works, modern visual art, and economic theories to analyze ethics, beauty, and social justice. His recent publications focus on fictional worlds, normative ethics, and the cognitive value of fiction.
He teaches courses such as Philosophy of the Visual Arts, Ethics, and Happiness, integrating economics, biology, and literary theory into philosophical discussions.
